Pulmonary Technologist

POSITION SUMMARY

Temporary assignment until approximatley September 2026

The Registered Pulmonary Technologist is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate and reproducible measurements of various diagnostic indices of respiratory function and allergic reactions on patients and processing of specimens in the Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health. The Technologist must be able to effectively use resources available to him / her and maintain appropriate documentation of test results. The Technologist also contributes to minimizing equipment failure by ensuring appropriate utilization, calibration and maintenance of equipment and providing utmost care and attention to the safety of patients and colleagues.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 year college diploma in Respiratory Therapy Program Graduate - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• BSc in Health related field – Kinesiology, Biology, Physiology, Chemistry, Health Science, Nursing
• Registered CardioPulmonary Technologist RCPT(P) Canadian Association for Cardiopulmonary Technologists
• 6 months to 1 year experience in a Pulmonary Function Laboratory
• Registered CardioPulmonary Technologist RCPT(P) Canadian Association for Cardiopulmonary Technologists
• Regulated Health Professional as a Respiratory Therapist
• RRT, RCPT(p); Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Member of the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario and / or Registered with the Canadian Association for Cardiopulmonary Technologists
• Able to perform diagnostic procedures including : flow volume curves, bronchial provocation tests, skin testing for routine and special allergens (e.g. venom, penicillin allergies), antigen challenge tests and bronchial challenges using different media, oximetry at rest and exercise, independent home oxygen assessments, maximum inspired and expired pressures, sputum inductions to include AFB, body plethysmography to include nitrogen washout, diffusion capacity, airway resistance, stage 1 exercise studies, steady state exercise studies for exercise induced asthma, hypoxic ventilator response, hypercapnia challenges, research studies, occupational asthma challenges.
• Able to administer substances by inhalation including bronchodilator inhalers and nebulized treatments
• Demonstrates exceptional prioritization and organizational skills in order to provide corporate services to meet all patient presentations and urgencies.
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written
• Able to work effectively and collaboratively with the inter-professional health care team
• Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
• Gentle Persuasive Approach training is preferred

RESPONSIBILTIES

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