Pulmonary Function Technologist 1
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
18417 (NE S SEIU 925 HCP/LT)
22600 (NE H NI SEIU 925 HCP/LT)
CLASS SERIES CONCEPT
Perform pulmonary function tests on patients; record and report results.
DEFINITION
Prepare patients for and perform routine pulmonary function tests; record data for analysis.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under direct supervision, perform routine pulmonary function tests such as spirometry and lung volume
TYPICAL WORK
Operate pulmonary function equipment while conducting tests such as spirometry, lung volume, diffusing capacity and flow volume loops;
Draw and analyze arterial blood gas specimens;
Screen spirometric tests in outpatient clinics or at bedside;
Administer aerosolized bronchodilators;
Administer topical or subcutaneous local anesthetics;
Collect data; calculate and report results;
Schedule patients for tests;
May assist physicians and/or higher-level Pulmonary Function Technologists in the performance of complex and elaborate testing;
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of an accredited pulmonary function program
OR
One year of pulmonary function technologist experience.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
12/14/1973: New class
02/22/1988: Revise class. Revise title
05/10/2007: Revise class. Revises class code (formerly 6417), general revision effective 07/01/ 2007
06/22/2011: New to SEIU