What Does a Pulmonary Laboratory Technician Do?
A pulmonary laboratory technician is primarily responsible for educating patients on specific methods of breathing, and conducting pulmonary function tests (PFT) to ascertain the level at which a patient’s respiratory processes function. This data is used by physicians to diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders. Types of PFTs conducted may include spirometry, lung volumes by helium dilution, nitrogen washout, or plethysmograph.
