Pulmonary Technologist

Mount Sinai Medical Center•Miami Beach, FL

27d

About The Position

The Pulmonary Technologist performs pulmonary function studies and supports bronchoscopy procedures in accordance with established guidelines. The role includes operating and maintaining pulmonary function and bronchoscopy equipment, helping ensure patient safety and accurate results, coordinating procedures, and supporting patient and family education. The technologist also maintains supplies and records, documents equipment checks, and enters charges accurately.

Requirements

CRT certification required.
BLS certification required.
Graduate of a one-year accredited Respiratory Care program.

Nice To Haves

RRT certification preferred.
Minimum of two years of pulmonary function testing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform quality pulmonary function studies following established guidelines.
Demonstrate functional knowledge of all equipment used in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory.
Interpret pulmonary function test results to assess technical accuracy and patient cooperation.
Perform scheduled daily quality checks on equipment and document them in maintenance logs.
Use troubleshooting techniques for Pulmonary Function and Bronchoscopy equipment to help ensure patient safety and accurate results.
Assist the physician during bronchoscopy procedures following established guidelines.
Prepare the bronchoscopy suite, equipment, and supplies, and ensure necessary equipment is available and in good working order.
Schedule procedures and ensure patients are transported and medicated according to schedule.
Maintain adequate inventory of supplies, medications, and trays, including appropriate stock levels and expiration dates.
Demonstrate techniques and knowledge through clinical competencies at least annually.
Attend staff meetings and remain responsible for information communicated at meetings.
Participate in patient and family education as required by department policy and procedure.
Complete assignments within expected time frames while adapting to changing workloads.
Enter charges accurately in the computer on a daily basis.
Use supplies, equipment, and resources cost-effectively.