Technologist, Lab

Posting #: 33173

Pulmonary Function Lab

Employee Type: Regular, Full Time

If Temporary, Number Of Weeks

Reason for Posting: Work Days: Monday to Friday

Time of Day: Days, Afternoons, Evenings

Shift: 7.5 hour

Shift Start: This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Closing Date: 05/01/2026 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

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.

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
• 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.
• Demonstrates exceptional prioritization and organizational skills in order to provide corporate services to meet all patient presentations and urgencies.
• Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
• Gentle Persuasive Approach training is preferred

conducting cardio-respiratory assessments and relevant diagnostic testing/information/records

Flow volume curves, Lung Diffusion, Body Plethysmography, (to include Nitrogen washout, lung volumes and airway resistance), MIPS/MEPS, walk tests on room air and supplemental oxygen for Independent Exercise Assessments, Bronchial provocation, sputum inductions including AFB tests, hypoxic ventilation response, hypercapnic challenge, research studies, occupational asthma challenges Stage 1 and steady state exercise studies for exercise induced asthma, skin testing for routine and special allergens (e.g., venoms, penicillin, anesthetics) - antigen challenge tests to include foods, latex

Administers brondhodilator medication as directed, provides patient education regarding use and role of medication and proper inhaler techniques

Maintains patient safety during procedures according to department policies and procedures and assesses contraindications and risks of procedures prior to undertaking diagnostic procedures

Understands and complies with the following: departmental policy and procedure manuals, RHPA, public health act, consent to treatment, occupational health and safety act, PIPEDA, ATS/ERS standards of practice, CACPT guidelines

Applies critical thinking to integrate knowledge and technical skills in the provision of respiratory care

Provides documentation of diagnostic test results to members of the healthcare team according to the ATS standards of practice

Maintains accurate records of patient care, diagnostic reports, statistical data, preventative maintenance and related information

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