Medical Instrument Technician (Pulmonary Function Technician)

at  US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

EDUCATION

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

• Prepares, calibrates and/or operates technical and/or computerized equipment utilized in advanced cardiopulmonary physiology testing in both adults and infants
• Interprets physicians’ orders for pulmonary function testing, adapting established procedures to meet the special requirements of the patient.
• Provides technical assistance in assessing the cardiopulmonary status of patients involved in rehabilitation and transplant programs
• Monitors and documents level of radiation exposure during fluoroscopy procedures.
• Records and calculates results of test data using computers, calculators and/or various overlays and nomograms used in measuring pulmonary physiology studies.
• Performs airway anesthesia, ensuring optimum patient comfort through knowledge of appropriate use of topical anesthetics under the guidance of pulmonary physicians.
• Applies aseptic and sterile techniques to avoid infection of patients and/or contamination of equipment.
• Troubleshoots and/or makes repairs on equipment used for blood gas analysis, pulmonary function, fiber optic bronchoscopy, and exercise physiology testing.
• Provides training on laboratory pulmonary function techniques for assigned physicians, nurses and other paramedical personnel.