Pulmonary Function Technologist

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Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Pulmonary Function Lab
Reports to: Clinical Manager
Hours: Variable as required
Salary: $33.86 - $42.32 hourly (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Casual
Shifts: Variable as required
Closing Date: November 7, 2024

Position Summary

As a member of the Pulmonary Function Lab, the Pulmonary Function Technologist is required to perform a range of duties requiring knowledge in support of an assigned nursing or other clinical unit. The Pulmonary Function Technologist will perform various duties to assist patients, nurses and other clinical units to for any information sharing and administrative work.

Duties

• Performing various diagnostic lung tests on patients and cleaning and calibration of equipment under supervision of the technologist
• Attending program of lectures on theory of testing
• Preparing for registry exam
• Provide and communicate any information to the patients, the Pulmonary Function Lab, and those working in collaboration

• Two (2) years experience in the Pulmonary Function lab preferred
• B.Sc. in Human Physiology, Biology, Kinesiology, or equivalent required
• Registered with the Canadian Association of Cardio Pulmonary Technologist (CACPT)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of applicable Hospital and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and practices
• Satisfactory attendance
• Previous experience working with patients in a hospital environment preferred

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.