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Pulmonary Function Technician

Employer
Johns Hopkins University
Location
Maryland, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Feb 23, 2021
The Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine is seeking aPulmonary Function Technician to perform routine pulmonary function testing under close supervision. Staff members in this position are self-motivated to make consistent progress toward meeting laboratory requirements for certification to perform independent routine testing. Staff in this position will also begin to participate in laboratory quality assurance and equipment maintenance programs, and to assist with administrative tasks.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform Routine Pulmonary Function Tests:

Perform routine pulmonary function tests, supervised as appropriate, including spirometry, flow-volume loops, single-breath diffusing capacity, dilutional lung volumes, maximum voluntary ventilation, 6 minute walk testing , pulse oximetry and other studies as directed, on hospital inpatients and outpatients. Learn to take appropriate actions in response to patient distress or medical emergency.

Assist with Quality Assurance Tasks:

Assist with the performance of routine quality control on laboratory equipment at specified intervals. Begin to recognize deviations from acceptable performance and to take appropriate actions. Chart and graph quality control values. Assist with complex QA activities as needed. Demonstrate ability to follow procedures for equipment preventive maintenance.

Check and Maintain Patient Data:

Enter patient data into laboratory database. Make precise measurements from graphic patient test data. Calculate results using manual and computerized techniques. Learn to identify and correct errors.

Report Results:

Report routine results, generally under supervision, as needed to doctors, nurses, and other medical staff. Interact with patients, doctors, nurses, and others in a professional and courteous manner. Demonstrate increasing ability to recognize and report “critical results” immediately following laboratory procedures.

Perform Other Laboratory Duties:

File results. Help to maintain laboratory cleanliness. Participate in continuing education program. Alert appropriate staff to low supply conditions.

Make Progress Toward Laboratory Certifications:

Make consistent progress toward laboratory certification to perform independent routine testing. Demonstrate increasing competence in following laboratory policies and procedures. Acquire suitable familiarity with reference materials published by sources such as the A.T.S. and the A.A.R.C. Ask questions about unfamiliar procedures. Readily identify potential weaknesses and take appropriate remedial actions. Staff in this position will be required to sit for the N.B.R.C. certification exam for Pulmonary Function Technologist when the admission requirements have been met.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED.CPR certification or must obtain certification within three months of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

The following factors, in addition to the minimum qualifications described above, shall be highly desirable in a Pulmonary Function Technician:

  • College course work with an emphasis on health related sciences and/or strong background in mathematics and anatomy and physiology.
  • One year or more of college in physical or biological sciences.
  • Training periods may be shortened for staff with any of the following attributes:
  • Training in or graduation from a program in pulmonary function technology or respiratory therapy
  • Training in or graduation from a professional nursing program
  • Substantial background in college mathematics, physical sciences, or biological sciences
  • Exposure to pulmonary function testing
  • Experience in a hospital setting or other health care environment
  • Training as a medical assistant or emergency medical technician

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong interpersonal and quantitative skills

Ability to work with and motivate difficult or seriously ill patients

Physical Requirements:

Sitting, standing and walking for extended period. Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s). Ability to assist patients with standing or sitting.Ability to move standard equipment through a hospital or clinical environment.

Working Conditions:Possible exposure to communicable diseases.

Classified Title: Pulmonary Function Technician ​​​​​
Role/Level/Range:ACRO40/E/02/CD
Starting Salary Range:$16.26 - $22.35/Hour; Commensurate with experience
Employee Group:Full Time
Schedule:Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location:Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department Name:Medicine, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
Personnel Area:School of Medicine

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office atjhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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Johns Hopkins Bayview


The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Important legal information
http://hrnt.jhu.edu/legal.cfm

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