Pulmonary Function Technician

About GW MFA

MFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) which is separately owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals.

The GW MFA’s leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach.

Position Summary

To meet the needs of the patient and to support the Department by providing a variety of clinical services concentrating on the skills specific to the Pulmonary Function Lab with an emphasis on assisting physicians with the testing needed in this area. To perform patient care duties working independently under the supervision of the Supervisor or Lead Therapist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to work weekends and perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assesses, observes and reports pertinent and significant patient responses to treatments and/or procedures. Performs routine analysis and studies as requested.
• Demonstrate responsibility to prioritize and adjust the plan of care or adapt to changing priorities and plan of care as delegated.
• Participates in appropriate patient/family teaching as designated per individual role.
• Maintains personal growth and development through in-services, educational programs, and workshops.
• Performs a variety of clinical interventions as specified in the department’s competency/skills checklist, such as: Assist medical staff,. Fellows, and researchers in all respiratory-related procedures.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates complex Pulmonary/Respiratory procedures for patients, both IN and OUT patients. Procedures may include FVC, FRC, DLCO, pre/post-Bronchodilators, Methacholine Challenges, oxygen, humidity, aerosol therapy,  arterial blood gas interpretations, and punctures.
• Tracks the scope of problems to determine the needs for external repair and places service calls, when necessary, for all PFT Lab equipment.
• Performs other work-related duties as requested

Qualifications

Education

• Graduation from an approved two-year respiratory therapist program is necessary.
• RRT or CRT Credentials by the N.B.R.C. is required.
• Current D.C. License.
• RPFT or PFT Credentials preferred

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of prior PFT experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, bend, reach, and walk for long periods of time in a clinical setting.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull over 100 lbs. as part of the role.
• Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment.
• Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment.