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Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently seeking a full time Clinic Pulmonary Function Tech for our Franciscan Pulmonary Associates Clinic in Tacoma, WA. No nights, weekends or organizationally recognized holidays required. 

Job Summary:

This job is responsible for performing pulmonary function, lung-capacity, diffusion capacity and blood/oxygen tests to gather data for use by a physician in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary disorders.  Work is performed within scope of licensure and in accordance with physician orders.  An incumbent includes: includes:  1) administering pulmonary function testing, and procedures on patients with suspected lung disorders; 2) administering medications pertinent to pulmonary function testing; and 3) calibrating, maintaining and troubleshooting pulmonary function testing equipment to assure proper operation.

Work requires knowledge of the standards, procedures and equipment/tools applicable to pulmonary function testing and applicable legal/regulatory requirements.  An incumbent follows proper channels of communication in handling daily and routine problems and recognizing issues that need referral to management.

Essential Job Duties:

• Performs standardized diagnostic pulmonary function studies, as directed by physician orders and in accordance with all safety, risk management and protocol standards.
• Assists physician with other procedures as appropriate within scope of licensure/certification.
• Maintains pulmonary function testing equipment in accordance with established procedures. 
• Works with authorized parties to satisfy requests for documentation
• Cultural Sensitivity and Competence:  Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services.  Patient Population Served:  Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served.
• Performs related duties as required.

Education/Work Experience Requirements

• Graduation from an approved school of Respiratory Therapy and one year of related work experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities.  Work experience in the specialty area is preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• Current license to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner through the Washington State Department of Health.
• Registration through the National Board of Respiratory Care preferred.
• Current healthcare provider BLS certification.