Pulmonary Function Technician

Certified Pulmonary Technician

The Certified Pulmonary Technician is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients requiring diagnostic testing in an organized and systematic manner according to department policy and standards.

Performs pulmonary-function, lung-capacity, diffusion capacity, and blood-and-oxygen tests to gather data for use by physician in diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary disorders: Confers with patient in treatment room to explain test procedures. Explains specified methods of breathing to patient and conducts pulmonary-function tests, such as helium dilution and pulmonary mechanics (flow of air rate in lungs), arterial blood gas analyses, and lung-capacity tests, such as vital capacity and maximum breathing capacity tests, using spirometer or other equipment. Measures expired air, using various analyzers. Observes and records readings on metering devices of analysis equipment, and conveys findings of tests and analyses to physician for interpretation.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Vocational / Technical Degree or Associate's (Preferred)

Certification / Licensure / Registration

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Certified or Registered Pulmonary Function Technician credential OR Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist with Maryland state licensure (Required)

Experience and Skills

• 1 year of Pulmonary Function Tech or Respiratory Therapy (RRT) experience (Required)