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       CODE: 078.262-010 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): PULMONARY-FUNCTION TECHNICIAN (medical ser.) alternate titles: pulmonary-function
technologist
Performs pulmonary-function, lung-capacity, diffusion capacity, and blood-and-oxygen tests to
gather data for use by physician in diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary disorders: Confers with
patient in treatment room to explain test procedures. Explains specified methods of breathing to
patient and conducts pulmonary-function tests, such as helium dilution and pulmonary mechanics (flow
of air rate in lungs), arterial blood gas analyses, and lung-capacity tests, such as vital capacity
and maximum breathing capacity tests, using spirometer or other equipment. Measures expired air,
using various analyzers. Observes and records readings on metering devices of analysis equipment,
and conveys findings of tests and analyses to physician for interpretation. May perform blood
analysis tests to measure such factors as oxygen and carbon dioxide tensions, hemoglobin saturation
and levels, and pH of blood, using blood gas analyzer. May measure sweat chloride to test for cystic
fibrosis, using computerized analyzer. May assist physician in special procedures such as
bronchoscopy.
GOE: 10.03.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M4 L4 SVP: 6 DLU: 89
ONET CROSSWALK: 32925 Cardiology Technologists
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