Donna Gray

CURRENTLY MAINTAINING THE PFT LAB/ PERFORMING PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTING AT THE DAYTON VA MEDICAL CENTER FOR THE LAST 6 YEARS 40 HOURS PER WEEK AT OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE LEVEL.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs diagnostic evaluation including Spirometry before and after bronchodilators, Lung Volume Determinations, Diffusing Capacity Determination, Slow Vital Capacity measurement, Maximum Voluntary Ventilation, and measurement of Airway Resistance and conductance, arterial blood gas interpretation to include patient instruction testing, equipment/computer setup and interface, troubleshooting, and preliminary interpretation.

• Calibrates, operates, records, and obtains data for Plethysmograph equipment. Knowledge of complex pulmonary function testing and stress /exercise testing. Ability to treat acute complications for all pulmonary function testing.
• explains and demonstrates to patients the nature of the test they will be performing; positions and
observes patient during the actual test
• Conducts and repeats, if necessary, such tests as arterial blood gas punctures, spirometry with and without bronchodilators, lung volumes, diffusing capacity, airway resistance, methacholine/exercise challenge testing, six minute walk testing.
• Maintains supply inventory and submits supply requests
• Calculates the results of the tests from the data collected
• Prepares and completes all paperwork related to patient's exam and enters information into designated information systems
• Performs and/or assists the physician in conducting advanced tests of pulmonary functions
• Maintains cleanliness and order in the department following the guidelines of JCAHO, IDPH and Infection Control.
• Reports all equipment malfunctions and places call for repair when necessary.
• Calls and assists with a medical code when/ If necessary.
• Participates in emergency drills and responds to disaster requests
• Performs related duties as assigned / research new PFT techniques and assist with policy for the lab.

• Maintains knowledge of emergency airway management, pulmonary pharmacology, and oxygen administration.
• 6 minute walk testing
• Knowledge/Application of Nocturnal pulse ox equipment
• Responsible for Community Consults in PFT lab