Hospitals and Health Care

Lead Pulmonary Laboratory Technician

Upland, CAOnsitePart TimeLead$37–$55 /hrPosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

Pulmonary Blood Gas Laboratory
Arterial blood drawing
Blood gas machines
Quality control
Maintenance procedures
Respiratory Care Practitioner
BLS/CPR

Nice to have

Respiratory Therapy

Role summary

The Lead Pulmonary Laboratory Technician is responsible for the operation, upgrade, maintenance, and education for the Pulmonary Blood Gas Laboratory functions. This role involves providing clinical education to staff and developing, maintaining, and implementing departmental policies and procedures. A formal respiratory care program graduate with experience in blood gas machine maintenance and troubleshooting is required. The ability to perform and teach arterial blood drawing and analysis, along with basic knowledge of quality control and maintenance procedures for blood gas machines, is essential. A California Respiratory Care Practitioner license and AHA BLS/CPR card are mandatory.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead Pulmonary Laboratory Technician is responsible for the operation, upgrade, maintenance and education for the Pulmonary Blood Gas Laboratory functions. In addition, the position requires providing clinical education to the staff and the development, maintenance and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: An individual who has graduated from a formal respiratory care program. Bachelors degree in Respiratory Therapy or related science is preferred.

Experience: This individual must have experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of blood gas machines.

Knowledge and Skills: This individual must be able to perform and teach others how to perform Arterial blood drawing and analysis. Must have basic knowledge of quality control and maintenance procedures for blood gas machines.

License and Certifications: Licensed by the State of California as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS/CPR card.

Equipment: None

Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform the essential physical requirements of the job.

PAY RANGE

$36.50 - $54.76

The posted pay range reflects the lowest to highest pay that was available for this position at the time of posting and may be subject to change. Salary offers are determined by candidate’s relevant experience and skills. For per diem positions, a standard rate is used based on market data and not the candidate’s individual experience.

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