Respiratory Care Practitioner - LFT
University of Washington•Seattle, WA
•Onsite
About The Position
UWMC - Montlake Respiratory Care has an outstanding opportunity to hire a Pulmonary Function Technologist for their Lung Function Testing Clinic. This is a part-time position, 30 hours per week. 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.
- Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Washington
- 1-2 yrs of experience as a PFT or work within a Lung Function Testing department.
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.
Benefits
- outstanding benefits
- professional growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
