PULMONARY FUNCTION TECHNOLOGIST

Operates electromechanical respiration equipment used to test and obtain data relative to the functioning of patient s respiratory process for use by physician in diagnosing and treating pulmonary disorders.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

1. Performs basic cardiopulmonary function tests including simple spirometry, flow volume loop, lung volume testing by body plethysmography or helium dilution, lung diffusion testing, maximal voluntary ventilation, electrocardiogram, and pulse oximetry.
2. Performs blood analysis tests to measure such factors as oxygen and carbon dioxide tensions, hemoglobin saturation and levels, and PH blood, using blood gas analyser.
3. Performs advanced cardiopulmonary testing including cardiopulmonary exercise testing, oxygen requirements, bronchial provocation testing, exercised induced bronchospasm testing, sleep disorders screening, and bi-level positive airway pressure titration.
4. Calibrates equipment daily and performs periodic control measurements to confirm measurement system accuracy. Performs user maintenance of all equipment; ensures that equipment is operating properly and informs supervisor if special maintenance or repair is needed. Checks crash cart and test defibrillator daily.
5. Provides routine respiratory care and provides education to patients and families. Instructs regarding general therapeutic modalities including oxygen and aerosol delivery, metered dose administration, and bronchial hygiene.
6. Provides Respiratory consultations, education and discharge planning for patients requiring Respiratory equipment and/or modalities at home.
7. Demonstrates breathing techniques and instructs patients regarding breathing techniques during testing.
8. Provides Respiratory consultations, education and discharge planning for patients requiring Respiratory equipment and/or modalities at home.
9. Enters test data in medical records. Prepares testing reports and submits for interpretation.
10. Reviews final test reports for accuracy prior to distribution and documents all gas parameters.
11. Maintains records of equipment calibrations, control measurements, maintenance, and repairs as necessary.

• Bachelor s Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Required Grade 08: Two (2) years of related experience is required.
• Grade 09: Four (4) years as Pulmonary Function Technologist, or (Grade 08) related experience is required.
• Average of annual performance appraisal at least (3.5) for the last four (4) years
• Fifty (50) hours of cumulative continued medical education [CME].
• Current Registration from country of origin and Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS) is required.
• Respiratory Therapy Registry (RRT) from NBRC or CSRT is required for North American graduates.
• Certificates of Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT or RPFT) are preferred.
• Certificate of Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• Bilingual skills [Arabic/English] in verbal and written communications are preferred.