• Pulmonary Function Technologist - Pulmonary…

    Dartmouth Health (Lebanon, NH)


    Overview

     

    The Pulmonary Function Technologist position is located in Lebanon, NH.

     

    Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

     

    Performs all aspects of pulmonary function testing including preparation, maintenance, and analysis and also performs cardiopulmonary tests and bronchial challenges with accuracy and precision necessary to satisfy department standards and physician interpreters.

    Responsibilities

    * Performs complete pulmonary function tests, including basic spirometry, diffusion capacity studies, and whole-body plethysmograph studies; measurement of lung mechanics; ambulatory desaturation tests and basic pulmonary stress testing such as a 6-minute walk test for the purpose of measuring airway resistance, thoracic gas volume and compliance and oxygen-hemoglobin affinity studies.

    * Instructs patients about the testing procedure prior to test administration.

    * Edits the information and decides which values best represent the patients' condition and evaluates the validity of results.

    * Collects, reduces, calculates, stores and summarizes data for presentation to physicians as appropriate. .

    * Regularly calibrates the equipment. Troubleshoots and provides basic preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment. Maintains adequate inventory for supplies and spare parts for equipment.

    * Supervises compliance of all facility and safety regulations including prevention of transmission of infection.

    * Demonstrates proper set up of a variety of cardiac stress tests.

    * Demonstrates proper setup of EKG lead placement for adult and pediatric patients when performing exercise tests.

    * Contacts referring physicians regarding stress test results and potential intervention strategies.

    * Performs other duties as required or assigned.

    Qualifications

    * Experience performing a wide range of testing, including cardiopulmonary exercise testing preferred.

    * Previous work experience in Pulmonary Function preferred.

    * Anatomy and Physiology I, II preferred as well as basic medical terminology

    * Excellent communication skills, well-motivated and enthusiastic to deliver high quality outpatient tests.

     

    Required Licensure/Certifications

    - BLS

    * Area of Interest:Allied Health

    * FTE/Hours per pay period:1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week

    * Shift:Day

    * Job ID:32091

     

    Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more:Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

     

    Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

     

    Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.