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Pulmonary Function Technologist

Kaiser Permanente

#Basic Life Support #Respiratory Therapist #Respiratory Care #Diagnostic Testing #Patient Care Services #California License #NBRC #Arterial Blood Gas #Pulmonary Function Technologist

Quick overview

Performs pulmonary function studies, rehab procedures, and diagnostic tests according to physician orders and departmental protocols. Ensures patient safety and accurate testing results while maintaining professional records and infection control standards.

Requirements summary

Requires graduation from an RCAB-approved Respiratory Care school and a California Respiratory Care Practitioner License. Must hold BLS and NBRC certifications for Pulmonary Function Technologists and Respiratory Therapists.

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Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs pulmonary function studies, pulmonary rehab procedures and diagnostic/therapeutic procedures in accordance with physicians orders, protocols and departmental policies/procedures. Maintains adequate records. Follows standard infection control procedures. Performs inservice and teaching. Performs pulmonary function procedures, assuring patient is provided adequate, safe care and accurate testing results.

Essential Responsibilities

Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. Performs diagnostic, therapeutic and rescue procedures. Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in delivering services to patients of the age group served. Is responsive to the needs of others, maintaining a professional behavior toward members and co-workers and creating a positive image for the department.
KP
Service
Standards:
Follows
LMPs
ABCs:
Takes
Initiative: Positive first impression, ask how you can help and give information
Take
Responsibility:
Solve problems, resolve conflict, assume ownership
Take
Care: Protect confidentiality, show respect, value differences, and show empathy
Take
Pride: Neat work area, low noise, be professional, support your team and KP. Performs other related duties as required. Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Pay Grade

07
Basic
Qualifications: Experience Graduate of a 2- year Respiratory Care Accrediting Board (RCAB) approved school of Respiratory Care. Education Graduate of a 2-year Respiratory Care Accrediting Board (RCAB) approved school or be registry eligible. License, Certification, Registration Respiratory Care Practitioner License (California) Basic Life Support Pulmonary Function Technologist Certificate from National Board of Respiratory Care Respiratory Therapist Certificate from
National
Board of
Respiratory
Care
Additional
Requirements: N/A

Preferred Qualifications

One (1) year recent experience in computerized pulmonary function lab. Registration by National Board for Respiratory Care. CPR Certification Arterial Blood Gas Certificate.

Notes

• This is an On-Call position, days and hours may vary.