Technologist I – Pulmonary Function Lab
Technologist I – Pulmonary Function Lab
الوصف الوظيفي
To perform tests to assess lung function including but not limited to lung capacity, ventilation, oxygen transfer, consumption and transport, muscle strength and assessment of responses to allergens which may directly or indirectly affect patient management for all age groups and patient populations. This role requires the use of highly specialized equipment. In addition to performing tests on patients it is essential that the Pulmonary Function Technologist takes responsibility for the evaluation, implementation, maintenance, and on-going quality assurance of all instrumentation.
The View Hospital (TVH) aims to provide high quality Pulmonary Function services across the following key service areas:
* Pulmonary Function Laboratory
* Infant/Toddler Pulmonary Function Laboratory
* Paediatric an Adult Pulmonary Outpatient Clinics
* Allergy & Immunology Laboratory
* Pulmonary Rehabilitation
* Asthma Education
* Bronchoscopy
* Laryngoscopy
* Home Care
* Patient Education (e.g., Smoking Cessation, Nicotine Dependency Specialist/Counselor, Asthma Educator)
Responsibilities
* Performs pulmonary diagnostic tests which are usually part of the Pulmonary Medicine, Anaesthetics or Allied Health Department.
* Performs routine and complex pulmonary function tests which may include but is not limited to:
* Pulmonary Function Studies
* Arterial Puncture and Blood Gas Analysis
* Pulse Oximetry
* Bronchodilator Administration for diagnostic purposes only (Pre/Post Pulmonary Function Studies)
* Bronchoscopy Assistance
* Metabolic Testing
* Patient Education related to Pulmonary Function Testing
* Performs Others pulmonary test as: Spirometry, Lung Volume Determination, DLCO, Bronchial Provocation, Impulse or Forced Oscillometer, Pulse Oximetry, Skin Allergy Tests, Maximal Voluntary Ventilation, Exhaled and Nasal Nitric Oxide Assessment, High Altitude Simulation Test, Arterial Blood Gas Sampling and Analysis, Six Minute Walk Test, Maximal Respiratory Pressures, Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test, Lung Clearance Index, Shunt Estimation, Airway Resistance, Infant Lung Function, Responses to Hypercapnia/Hypoxia, End Tidal CO2, Resting Energy Expenditure and End Expiratory Gas Measurements or Expired Gas Condensate Measurement.
* Aids the diagnosis and evaluation of cardiopulmonary function and associated disorders, provides therapeutic assessment, assists patient management, assessment of allergic chest and airways diseases, and the care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities which affect cardiopulmonary function.
* Assesses, educates, and makes the most appropriate measurements across all age.
* Uses highly specialized equipment and takes the responsibility for evaluation, implementation, maintenance, and on-going quality assurance of all instrumentation.
* Provides education to patients of proper use of inhalers, nebulizers, and nebulizer meds
* Explains specified breathing techniques to conserve oxygen and energy.
* Calibrates and maintains the pulmonary function testing equipment and supplies.
* Reports and participate in troubleshooting for equipment/software maintenance.
* Verifies data and sends reports to the ordering physicians.
* Collaborates with physician to review pulmonary test findings
Minimum educational requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree in science or bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or three (3) Year Diploma in Respiratory Therapy or two (2) Year Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy.
* One of the following credentials is required:
* CPFT Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (NBRC USA)
* RPFT Registered Pulmonary Function technologist (NBRC USA)
* RCPT Registered Cardiopulmonary Technologist (Canada)
* CRFS C
الوصف الوظيفي
المهارات
To perform tests to assess lung function including but not limited to lung capacity, ventilation, oxygen transfer, consumption and transport, muscle strength and assessment of responses to allergens which may directly or indirectly affect patient management for all age groups and patient populations. This role requires the use of highly specialized equipment. In addition to performing tests on patients it is essential that the Pulmonary Function Technologist takes responsibility for the evaluation, implementation, maintenance, and on-going quality assurance of all instrumentation.
The View Hospital (TVH) aims to provide high quality Pulmonary Function services across the following key service areas:
* Pulmonary Function Laboratory
* Infant/Toddler Pulmonary Function Laboratory
* Paediatric an Adult Pulmonary Outpatient Clinics
* Allergy & Immunology Laboratory
* Pulmonary Rehabilitation
* Asthma Education
* Bronchoscopy
* Laryngoscopy
* Home Care
* Patient Education (e.g., Smoking Cessation, Nicotine Dependency Specialist/Counselor, Asthma Educator)
Responsibilities
* Performs pulmonary diagnostic tests which are usually part of the Pulmonary Medicine, Anaesthetics or Allied Health Department.
* Performs routine and complex pulmonary function tests which may include but is not limited to:
* Pulmonary Function Studies
* Arterial Puncture and Blood Gas Analysis
* Pulse Oximetry
* Bronchodilator Administration for diagnostic purposes only (Pre/Post Pulmonary Function Studies)
* Bronchoscopy Assistance
* Metabolic Testing
* Patient Education related to Pulmonary Function Testing
* Performs Others pulmonary test as: Spirometry, Lung Volume Determination, DLCO, Bronchial Provocation, Impulse or Forced Oscillometer, Pulse Oximetry, Skin Allergy Tests, Maximal Voluntary Ventilation, Exhaled and Na
المهارات
تفاصيل الوظيفة
- منطقة الوظيفة
- الدوحة, قطر
- قطاع الشركة
- العيادات الطبية
- طبيعة عمل الشركة
- صاحب عمل (القطاع الخاص)
- الدور الوظيفي
- الطب والرعاية الصحية والتمريض
- نوع التوظيف
- دوام كامل
- الراتب الشهري
- غير محدد
- عدد الوظائف الشاغرة
- 1
تفاصيل الوظيفة
المرشح المفضل
- المستوى المهني
- متوسط الخبرة
- الشهادة
- بكالوريوس/ دبلوم عالي
