PFT Technician

MED-ZSFG-PULM

Full Time

86362BR

Job Summary

The Hospital Laboratory Technicians performs or supervises the performance of a wide variety of technical procedures in a hospital laboratory and perform other related duties as required.
The Hospital Laboratory Technician performs both pulmonary function tests on patients and assists in various bronchoscopy procedures. These tests are used to diagnose and manage disease in patients.

Pulmonary Function
The major portion of the duties of the Pulmonary Function Technician includes instructing and properly coaching patients to perform effort dependent breathing tests, independently and under minimal supervision. The Pulmonary Function Technician must learn all of the various measurements of lung function in order to generate reproducible and accurate results. An important factor required to perform the testing is the ability to fully understand the technical aspects of the equipment, as well as comprehend various hardware and software applications. Following a variety of detail-specific protocols is critical to the success of this position.

Bronchoscopy
The Bronchoscopy Service is an administrative unit in the Pulmonary and Critical Care Division. It provides the equipment, supplies, and trained technical personnel to assist the Pulmonary Attending Physicians when they perform bronchoscopies. These procedures may be conducted as part of the clinical evaluation and/or treatment of patients seen on the Pulmonary Consult Service, Chest Clinic, or from the Pulmonary Outpatient Diagnostic Service. The service also provides training for medical residents and Pulmonary Fellows during their rotations in the ICU and Consult Service at ZSFGH. The candidate will also perform other related duties.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $37.74 - $47.11 (Hourly Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at ZSFG provides comprehensive medical care for the community, develops innovative research aimed at elucidating basic mechanisms of disease, and translates its research activities into both new clinical initiatives and a rich training environment for the next generation of academic physician scientists.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Biological Sciences or another applicable natural science major; or two years of college courses in the natural sciences; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with the Internet and e-mail
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Proven ability to follow through on a variety of projects simultaneously and operate with some degree of autonomy
• Reliable attendance

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish, Tagalog, Cantonese)
• Proficiency in MS Office 2010 for Windows (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel)
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills
• Excellent computer skills, including word processing, formatting, production of visual aids, and proficiency in MS Office Suite for Windows (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel).

License/Certification

* CPR certification or MUST obtain certification after being hired
* Maintain CPR proficiency, environmental health and safety training, HIPAA training

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California 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, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

008976 HOSP LAB TCHN 1

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

Employee Class

Limited Appt

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Limited Appointment; M-F 7am-4pm