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Pulmonary Technician - Pulmonary Diagnostic Services - Per Diem 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

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Your applicationOpen nowPulmonary Technician - Pulmonary Diagnostic Services - Per Diem 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)usc · Los Angeles, CA

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The Pulmonary Technologist performs diagnostic lung function testing and arterial blood gas analysis on in and/or out patients. Works under supervision to deliver respiratory care services to patients in the unit.

Essential Duties

  • Performs technically adequate and reproducible Pulmonary Function Studies in an acceptable amount of time.
  • Consistently meets American Thoracic Society (ATS) and American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) standards for testing and reporting Pulmonary Function Studies.
  • Performs arterial punctures; analyzes arterial, venous and mixed venous blood samples for pH, PCO2, PO2, THb, O2Hb, COHb, MetHb, Hct, Electrolytes, and Glucose.
  • Rotates standby/callback for OR weekends and nights.
  • Performs and documents all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on all Laboratory Equipment.
  • Reports unusual or critical values to attending physician in a timely and appropriate manner.
  • Reviews PFT and ABG results to insure meaningful values.
  • Prepares accurate charges and maintain accurate and meaningful patient records.
  • Schedules patients for Pulmonary Function Studies.
  • Uses all laboratory equipment properly.
  • Analyzes Quality Control Samples, Calibration Verification Material, and Proficiency Testing Samples as required by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).
  • Performs technically adequate Quality Control on Pulmonary Function Analyzers in a timely manner.
  • Maintains accurate and meaningful records; Quality Control, Calibration, Proficiency Testing, Calibration Verification, Correlation Studies, Patient Logs, Patient Charts, etc, in compliance with laboratory guidelines.
  • Performs proper cleaning of laboratory equipment.
  • Maintains a clean work area.
  • Exercises sound judgment in relating physicians order to the actual condition and need of the patient.
  • Consults with the Manager and Attending or Ordering Physician when indicated.
  • Documents performance of job tasks and duties.
  • Performs Respiratory Therapy functions on preoperative, operative, and post-operative patients according to department policy and procedure.
  • Performs other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

  • Req High School or equivalent
  • Req Specialized/technical training Completion of an accredited two-year program related to Respiratory Care.
  • Req 3 years Respiratory Care and Blood Gas Analysis.
  • Req Pulmonary Function Studies.
  • Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
  • Req Able to function independently and as a member of a team.
  • Req Respiratory Care Practitioner - RCP (CA DCA)
  • Req Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT (NBRC) OR CPFT; OR RPFT from NBRC.
  • Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
  • Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
  • Pref Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American H

Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital, provides exceptional and innovative care for complex medical and surgical conditions across a wide range of specialties. The hospital’s world-renowned physicians deliver compassionate, customized, patient-centered care and treat the most acutely ill patients with highly innovative techniques and treatment plans. As a leading academic medical center, hundreds of clinical trials are currently taking place at Keck Hospital and its affiliated research institutions, giving patients access to novel and promising therapies that are generally not available elsewhere. Every day at Keck Hospital, physicians, nurses and staff go beyond the science of exceptional medicine to bring patients breakthroughs in the art of caring. Join this world-class team providing highly specialized care, up-to-the-minute research, and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate range for this position is $46.80 - $79.56. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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