Medical Instrument Technician (Pulmonary Function Technician)

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Prepare, calibrates and/or operates technical and/or computerized equipment utilized in advanced cardiopulmonary physiology testing in both adults and infants

Interpret physicians' orders for pulmonary function testing, adapting established procedures to meet the special requirements of the patient

Provide technical assistance in assessing the cardiopulmonary status of patients involved in rehabilitation and transplant programs

Monitor and documents level of radiation exposure during fluoroscopy procedures

Record and calculates results of test data using computers, calculators and/or various overlays and nomograms used in measuring pulmonary physiology studies

Perform airway anesthesia, ensuring optimum patient comfort through knowledge of appropriate use of topical anesthetics under the guidance of pulmonary physicians

Apply aseptic and sterile techniques to avoid infection of patients and/or contamination of equipment

Troubleshoots and/or makes repairs on equipment used for blood gas analysis, pulmonary function, fiber optic bronchoscopy, and exercise physiology testing

Provide training on laboratory pulmonary function techniques for assigned physicians, nurses and other paramedical personnel

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