Spirometry Research Technician for Laboratory 2

Job Category
Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile
Non Union Salaried – Research Assistant /Technician 2

Job Title
Spirometry Research Technician for Laboratory 2

Department
Lung Centre Clinic Support Division of Respiratory Medicine Department of Medicine Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

Posting End Date
March 30, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

Apr 30, 2025

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Job Description Summary
This position is primarily responsible for conducting basic lung function tests on Respiratory Clinic patients. The job includes performing spirometry, allergy skin testing and oximetry for clinical purposes, billing for procedures, maintaining and calibrating equipment and occasionally assisting with other duties directly related to clinical testing and equipment maintenance. It is important that work be performed according to protocol in order to ascertain accurate readings of patients lung function. This will impact patient treatment.
Organizational Status
This position is solely responsible for testing patients. Reporting to the Clinic Manager, with additional direction received from the Medical Director. This position will work alongside clerical staff, asthma/COPD educator and respirologists.
Work Performed
Spirometry, allergy skin testing and oximetry for clinic patients, billing for procedures, maintaining and calibrating equipment, maintaining clinic supplies, teaching inhaler technique.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
It is important that work be performed according to protocol in order to ascertain accurate readings of patients lung function. This will impact patient treatment.
Supervision Received
The incumbent must take initiative in most tasks. There will be supervision for the Clinic Manager as needed. The Medical Director for the clinic will provide some guidance.
Supervision Given
None
Minimum Qualifications
– Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
– Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
High School graduation.A University degree or completion of a relevant Health Sciences program is preferred. Current CPR certification required.Minimum of 2 years related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience in a hospital or clinic setting with direct patient contact is preferred. Familiarity with respiratory diseases and spirometry are definite asset. The candidate must speak English fluently and have excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. A second language is an asset. Experience working with computerized equipment is required.