6380901 Pulmonary Function Tech Job in Norfolk 23507, Virginia Us

Full time position open for a Pulmonary Function Technician in the Department of Internal Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School.   This is a day position with no night or weekend hours.

 

Requirements: 

 

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from a program accredited by the National Board of Respiratory Care.  Must have a valid Virginia license in Respiratory Therapy.  Previous clinical experience preferred.

 

Responsibilities:

 

Perform routine pulmonary function tests on patients, to include sweat chloride tests and peak flow tests.

Confer with patients to explain testing procedures, allay fears, and elicit cooperation.

Procure and set up laboratory equipment, instruments and materials, such as pulmonary function testing machine, oxygen tanks and inhalers, used in performing scheduled tests; prepare chemicals, solutions and reagents; clean and sterilize equipment and instruments.

Assist in scheduling patients for lab testing.

Perform routine maintenance and calibration of equipment.

Attend periodic training on equipment at out of town locations.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

 

EVMS offers a full benefits package that includes: medical, dental, and vision insurance, 2 weeks paid vacation, 3 weeks paid sick leave, short and long term disability coverage, retirement plan, life insurance, and 9.5 paid holidays.

EVMS is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Tobacco Free Work Place.