Pulmonary Technologist

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton•Hamilton, ON

2d•CA$37 - CA$51•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Pulmonary Technologist is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate, and reproducible measurements of various diagnostic indices of respiratory function and allergic reactions on patients and processing of specimens in the Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health. The Technologist must be able to effectively use resources available to him/her and maintain appropriate documentation of test results. The Technologist also contributes to minimizing equipment failure by ensuring appropriate utilization, calibration, and maintenance of equipment and providing utmost care and attention to the safety of patients and colleagues.

Requirements

3 year college diploma in Respiratory Therapy Program Graduate - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
BSc in Health related field – Kinesiology Biology Physiology Chemistry Health Science Nursing
Registered CardioPulmonary Technologist RCPT(P) Canadian Association for Cardiopulmonary Technologists
6 months to 1 year experience in a Pulmonary Function Laboratory
Registered CardioPulmonary Technologist RCPT(P) Canadian Association for Cardiopulmonary Technologists
Regulated Health Professional as a Respiratory Therapist
RRT RCPT(p); Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
Member of the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario and/or Registered with the Canadian Association for Cardiopulmonary Technologists
Able to perform diagnostic procedures including: flow volume curves, bronchial provocation tests, skin testing for routine and special allergens (e.g. venom, penicillin allergies), antigen challenge tests and bronchial challenges using different media, oximetry at rest and exercise, independent home oxygen assessments, maximum inspired and expired pressures, sputum inductions to include AFB, body plethysmography to include nitrogen washout, diffusion capacity, airway resistance, stage 1 exercise studies, steady state exercise studies for exercise induced asthma, hypoxic ventilator response, hypercapnia challenges, research studies, occupational asthma challenges.
Able to administer substances by inhalation including bronchodilator inhalers and nebulized treatments
Demonstrates exceptional prioritization and organizational skills in order to provide corporate services to meet all patient presentations and urgencies.
Excellent communication skills including verbal and written
Able to work effectively and collaboratively with the inter-professional health care team
Demonstrated knowledge sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families

Nice To Haves

Gentle Persuasive Approach training is preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct a patient assessment which includes: taking patient history; conducting cardio-respiratory assessments and relevant diagnostic testing/information/records
Performs diagnostic procedures including: Flow volume curves, Lung Diffusion, Body Plethysmography (to include Nitrogen washout, lung volumes and airway resistance), MIPS/MEPS, walk tests on room air and supplemental oxygen for Independent Exercise Assessments, Bronchial provocation, sputum inductions including AFB tests, hypoxic ventilation response, hypercapnic challenge, research studies, occupational asthma challenges, Stage 1 and steady state exercise studies for exercise induced asthma, skin testing for routine and special allergens (e.g. venoms, penicillin, anesthetics) - antigen challenge tests to include foods, latex
Administers brondhodilator medication as directed, provides patient education regarding use and role of medication and proper inhaler techniques
Maintains patient safety during procedures according to department policies and procedures and assesses contraindications and risks of procedures prior to undertaking diagnostic procedures
Understands and complies with the following: departmental policy and procedure manuals, RHPA public health act, consent to treatment, occupational health and safety act, PIPEDA, ATS/ERS standards of practice, CACPT guidelines
Applies critical thinking to integrate knowledge and technical skills in the provision of respiratory care
Provides documentation of diagnostic test results to members of the healthcare team according to the ATS standards of practice
Maintains accurate records of patient care, diagnostic reports, statistical data, preventative maintenance and related information
Provides operational verification, routine troubleshooting and maintenance of respiratory equipment
Maintains equipment in working order according to manufacturer’s guidelines including calibration, troubleshooting and arrangement of service repair
Provides education with respect to disease processes, disease management and use of medication (Asthma/ COPD/ILD), patient education, smoking cessation counseling
Demonstrates ongoing professional development
Provides guidance and mentorship to students including Respiratory Therapy students
Provides written and/or verbal assessments of student placement