Pulmonary Function Tech Clinic

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

As our Clinic Pulmonary Function Tech, you will be 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. Your work is performed within the scope of licensure and in accordance with physician orders.

Every day, this includes, administering pulmonary function testing and procedures on patients with suspected lung disorders, administering medications pertinent to pulmonary function testing, and calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting pulmonary function testing equipment to assure proper operation. Your work requires knowledge of the standards, procedures, and equipment/tools applicable to pulmonary function testing and applicable legal/regulatory requirements. You will follow proper channels of communication in handling daily and routine problems and recognizing issues that need referral to management.

To be successful in your role, you will meticulously perform pulmonary function, lung-capacity, diffusion capacity, and blood/oxygen tests, adhering strictly to physician orders and the scope of licensure. You will demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency in administering tests and medications, diligently calibrating and troubleshooting equipment, and applying profound knowledge of regulatory requirements to ensure accurate data collection crucial for the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary disorders.

• Performs standardized diagnostic pulmonary function studies, as directed by physician orders and in accordance with all safety, risk management and protocol standards.
  Process patient samples as required with regard to requested tests and type of insurance.
• Assists physician with other procedures as appropriate within scope of licensure/certification.
  May assist physicians with thoracentesis.
• 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.

Required

• Graduation from an approved school of Respiratory Therapy and 1-3 years One year of related work experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner: WA
• Basic Life Support - CPR

Preferred

• Work experience in the specialty area