As part of the interprofessional care team, the Pulmonary Function Technologist plays an essential role in providing quality patient and family centered care. The Technologist is responsible for working in a team environment to perform various pulmonary function tests in an accurate, efficient and professional manner.
Contribute to safe, quality care by:
- Performs comprehensive Pulmonary Function tests including flow volume loops, helium dilution, diffusing capacity, body plethysmography, Exercise Testing, Methacholine Challenge Test and arterial blood gases
- Explains specified methods of breathing to patient and conducts oxygen assessments such as IEA, 6 minute walk, vital capacity, shunt and hast testing, using spirometer or other equipment.
- Measures expired air, using various analyzers.
- Observes and records readings on metering devices of analysis equipment, producing accurate and timely study reports to physician for interpretation.
- Maintains accepted professional and laboratory standards as per ATS guidelines
- Calibrate, clean and maintain diagnostic equipment and recognize when equipment malfunctions.
- Document and maintain accurate patient records and observations
- Under the supervision of the Registered Respiratory Therapist, assist in quality assurance audits
What must you have?
- Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (member in good standing of the Canadian Association of Cardiopulmonary Technologists)
- Current registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or eligible to be hired as a Graduate Respiratory Therapist until successful completion of registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario as a Registered Respiratory Therapist within six (6) months from date of hire.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
What else do you bring?
- Strong technical skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to adjust language to suit the individual/family/group.
- Able to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible
- Able to work both collaboratively and autonomously within an interdisciplinary team.
- Proven attendance record.
- Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
- Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
- Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
- Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring and values – Excellence,
- Leadership and Empathy.
- Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
Preferably, your profile also includes:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Pulmonary Function Technologist, preferred.
- Previous experience within the Pulmonary Function Technologist classification.
*This position is represented by OPSEU.
*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.
