Pulmonary Technician - Pulmonary Diagnostic Services - Per Diem 12 Hour Days

Pulmonary Technician - Pulmonary Diagnostic Services - Per Diem 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Los Angeles, CA

The Pulmonary Technologist performs diagnostic lung function testing and arterial blood gas analysis on in and/or out patients. Works under supervision to deliver respiratory care services to patients in the unit. Essential Duties

• Performs technically adequate and reproducible Pulmonary Function Studies in an acceptable amount of time.
• Consistently meets American Thoracic Society (ATS) and American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) standards for testing and reporting Pulmonary Function Studies.
• Performs arterial punctures; analyzes arterial, venous and mixed venous blood samples for pH, PCO2, PO2, THb, O2Hb, COHb, MetHb, Hct, Electrolytes, and Glucose.
• Rotates standby/callback for OR weekends and nights.
• Performs and documents all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on all Laboratory Equipment.
• Reports unusual or critical values to attending physician in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Reviews PFT and ABG results to insure meaningful values.
• Prepares accurate charges and maintain accurate and meaningful patient records.
• Schedules patients for Pulmonary Function Studies.
• Uses all laboratory equipment properly.
• Analyzes Quality Control Samples, Calibration Verification Material, and Proficiency Testing Samples as required by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).
• Performs technically adequate Quality Control on Pulmonary Function Analyzers in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate and meaningful records; Quality Control, Calibration, Proficiency Testing, Calibration Verification, Correlation Studies, Patient Logs, Patient Charts, etc, in compliance with laboratory guidelines.
• Performs proper cleaning of laboratory equipment.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Exercises sound judgment in relating physicians order to the actual condition and need of the patient.
• Consults with the Manager and Attending or Ordering Physician when indicated.
• Documents performance of job tasks and duties.
• Performs Respiratory Therapy functions on preoperative, operative, and post-operative patients according to department policy and procedure.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Req High School or equivalent
• Req Specialized/technical training Completion of an accredited two-year program related to Respiratory Care.
• Req 3 years Respiratory Care and Blood Gas Analysis.
• Req Pulmonary Function Studies.
• Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Req Able to function independently and as a member of a team.
• Req Respiratory Care Practitioner - RCP (CA DCA)
• Req Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT (NBRC) OR CPFT; OR RPFT from NBRC.
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
• Pref Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American H