Respiratory Care Practitioner - LFT

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

1d•$41 - $64•Onsite

About The Position

UWMC - Montlake Respiratory Care has an outstanding opportunity to hire a Pulmonary Function Technologist for their Lung Function Testing Clinic. The role of the Pulmonary Function Technologist is to conduct pulmonary function tests and assist with the operation of the Lung Function Testing department. The Pulmonary Function Technologist works under the supervision of the department Manager.

Requirements

Completion of a respiratory care program approved by the State of Washington Department of Health OR equivalent education/experience.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (Registered Respiratory Therapist) by the State of Washington

Responsibilities

Provides routine respiratory care (i.e., administration of medical gases, administration of prescribed pharmacological agents, etc.)
Proficient in all clinical aspects of patient care (i.e., arterial blood gas punctures, oxygen support).
Proficient in all technical aspects of diagnostic equipment and procedures.
Coordinates patient scheduling with other departments, physicians, and staff requests.
Maintains department policies and procedures.
Prepares reports for physician and regulatory body review.
Coordinates and schedules technicians for the LFT lab.
Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot and set up pulmonary function equipment.
Educates patients, families, and other staff members on pulmonary diagnostic procedures and equipment.