Pulmonary Function Technologist, Physician Practice (Per Diem)

Job Summary

A Pulmonary Function Test Technician is responsible for maintaining organization and work flow while performing Pulmonary Function Tests on patients. It is the policy of UPA to maintain professionalism at all times and respect for patients, peers, and supervisors.

Duties and Responsibilities

Explains specified methods of breathing to patient and conducts pulmonary-function tests.

Measures expired air, using various analyzers.

Observes and records readings on equipment and conveys findings of tests to physician for interpretation.

Completes reports after interpretations by physicians.

Calibrates, cleans and maintains equipment.

Orders supplies for Pulmonary Lab.

Any other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

Vocational/technical training.

Medical terminology required.

One year job-related experience or equivalent is required.

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required.

Knowledge of computers and word processing application required.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions

Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Centerare trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nations top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.