Respiratory Pulmonary Functions Technologist II Board Registered

Float position to cover the South Region. Job Summary:Performs specific diagnostic pulmonary tests per physician prescription, including complete spirometry, DLCO (Diffusing Capacity of the Lung for Carbon Monoxide), and Body Plethysmography. Serves as a resource to physicians and other staff regarding technical aspects of pulmonary tests. Maintains quality of pulmonary function test results by performing equipment calibration per manufacturers guidelines. Provides timely and accurate reporting of test results.Essential Responsibilities:

Performs complete spirometry, DLCO (Diffusing Capacity of the Lung for Carbon Monoxide), and Body Plethysmography.

Serves as a resourcer to physicians and staff regarding technical aspects of pulmonary testing.

Provides timely and accurate reporting of Pulmonary Function test results.

Maintains quality of pulmonary test results by performing equipment calibration per manufacturers guidelines.

Performs and insures appropriate disinfection of Pulmonary Function Test equipment.

Participates in QA relating to Pulmonary Function testing.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Minimum one (1) year of experience as a respiratory therapist, pulmonary function testing, or related experience.

Education

Graduate of a two (2) year Respiratory Therapy program.

High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

Pulmonary Function Technologist Certificate required at hire

Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements:

N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

Two (2) years of pulmonary function testing experience.

Experience in a pulmonary function lab performing complete diagnostic studies, including, complete spirometry, DLCO (Diffusing Capacity of the Lung for Carbon Monoxide), Body Plethysmography.

Bachelors degree from a Respiratory Therapy program OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.

Additional education in pulmonary diagnostic testing.

COMPANY: KAISERTITLE: Respiratory Pulmonary Functions Technologist II Board RegisteredLOCATION: Tacoma, WashingtonREQNUMBER: 1169320External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.