UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Specification for Class
PULMONARY FUNCTION TECHNOLOGIST 1
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
8417 (SEIU LOCAL 925 Medical/Laboratory Tech)
CLASS SERIES CONCEPT
Perform pulmonary function tests on patients; record and report results.
DEFINITION
Prepare patients for and perform routine pulmonary function tests; record data for analysis.
DISTINGUISHINGÂ CHARACTERISTICS
Under direct supervision, perform routine pulmonary function tests such as spirometry and lung volume
TYPICAL WORK
Operate pulmonary function equipment while conducting tests such as spirometry, lung volume, diffusing capacity and flow volume loops;
Draw and analyze arterial blood gas specimens;
Screen spirometric tests in outpatient clinics or at bedside;
Administer aerosolized bronchodilators;
Administer topical or subcutaneous local anesthetics;
Collect data; calculate and report results;
Schedule patients for tests;
May assist physicians and/or higher-level Pulmonary Function Technologists in the performance of complex and elaborate testing;
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - UW Contract Classified
Completion of an accredited pulmonary function program
OR
One year of pulmonary function technologist experience.
New class adopted December 14, 1973.
Revise class. Revise title, adopted February 22, 1988.
Revise class. Revises class code (formerly 6417), general revision; adopted May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2007
New to SEIU: June 22, 2011