Cardiopulmonary/Pulmonary Function Technician - Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

UNKNOWN; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation/sick time

Health insurance

Transit benefit

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University Medical Campus in Saint Louis, MO, seeks a Cardiopulmonary/Pulmonary Function Technician to perform pulmonary function studies in the clinical laboratory. The role calibrates and operates PFT equipment, collects samples, and follows ATS guidelines to support accurate patient assessments.

Responsibilities include quality assurance, data entry, and assisting with billing and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Certifications such as BLS, NBRC RRT, and other listed licenses may be required.
• No specific prior work experience required unless stated.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and calibrates PFT equipment.
• Collects test samples and performs initial analysis, advising staff on findings.
• Performs tests following American Thoracic Society guidelines.
• Maintains departmental policies, quality assurance, safety, and infection control standards.
• Assists in process billing, data entry, and lab equipment care.

Skills

Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)

Effective Written Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Oral Communication

Education

Associate degree

Job description

## Cardiopulmonary/Pulmonary Function Technician - Pulmonary & Critical Care MedicineApply: On Campus/Onsite: Washington University Medical Campus: Full time: Posted Today: JR97538# **Location**SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110# **Scheduled Hours**40# **Position Summary**Position performs pulmonary function studies on patient in the clinical laboratory.# **Job Description****Primary Duties & Responsibilities:*** Prepares and calibrates PFT equipment. 10%.* Collects test samples, performs initial test analysis and advises staff on findings. 1%.* Performs tests according the American Thoracic Society Guidelines. 70%.* Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards. 10%.* Assists in process billing, data entry/maintenance and lab equipment care/maintenance. 9%.**Working Conditions:**Job Location/Working Conditions* Normal office environment* Requires extensive safety training* Exposure to blood-borne pathogens* Exposure to chemicals* Requires protective devices* Patient care setting* Direct patient care setting.Physical Effort* Typically sitting at desk or table.* Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing).* Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less).Equipment* Office equipment.* Clinical/diagnostic equipment.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.# **Required Qualifications****Education:**Associate degree**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), Respiratory Care Practitioner - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration**Work Experience:**No specific work experience is required for this position.**Skills:**Not Applicable**Driver's License:**A driver's license is not required for this position.# **More About This Job**WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.## # **Preferred Qualifications****Education:**No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Work Experience:**No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Skills:**Effective Written Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Oral Communications, Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)# **Grade**C12-H# **Salary Range**$30.93 - $47.94 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.# **Questions**For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.# **Accommodation**If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.# **Pre-Employment Screening**All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.# **Benefits Statement**Personal* Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.* Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.* Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.* WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.Wellness* Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!Family* We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.* WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/