Pulmonary Medicine Associates (PMA) has been treating patients in the greater Sacramento area for over 50 years and is a unique and exciting place to work. With specialties that include critical care, infectious disease, palliative care, pulmonology, pediatric pulmonology, and sleep medicine. We are a busy practice with over 80 providers and 2 outpatient clinic locations in the greater Sacramento area. PMA currently has a per diem PFT tech position available to work at our Sacramento and Roseville clinics. Please visit our website at www.pmamed.com to learn more.
Duties include:
• Performs pulmonary function testing, i.e. spirometry, pre and post bronchodilator spirometry, lung volumes, plethysmography (TGV, RAW), diffusion studies, resting and exercise oximetry
• Maintains documentation and sends results to physician for interpretation
• Performs daily calibration and scheduled maintenance of all equipment
• Performs all testing protocols according to ATS standards
• Responsible for ordering necessary supplies, medications and gases associated with pulmonary function testing.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• AS degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent.
• Must be Registered or Certified Pulmonary Function Technician and/or Respiratory Therapist.
• At least two years of related work experience preferred.
• Current certification in CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to file and maintain patient records, files and other correspondence.
• Ability to work independently
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance. Ability to drive to different clinics
