Cardiopulmonary/Pulmonary Function Technician - Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time (up to 22 days)

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass transit benefit

403(b) Retirement Savings

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Respiratory Care Specialist to oversee daily clinical operations and pulmonary function testing in Saint Louis, MO. You will support coordination of clinical and research studies, implement SOPs, and contribute to quality control to ensure accurate testing outcomes.

The role involves preparation/calibration of PFT equipment, data entry, billing support, and adherence to ATS guidelines within a patient care setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and calibrates PFT equipment.
• Collects test samples, performs initial test analysis and advises staff on findings.
• Performs tests according the American Thoracic Society Guidelines.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Assists in process billing, data entry/maintenance and lab equipment care/maintenance.

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for overseeing daily clinical operations and performing pulmonary function testing, while supporting the coordination of both clinical and research studies conducted through the laboratory. Contributes to the development, implementation, and maintenance of standard operating procedures and quality control measures to ensure accurate and consistent testing outcomes.

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares and calibrates PFT equipment.
• Collects test samples, performs initial test analysis and advises staff on findings.
• Performs tests according the American Thoracic Society Guidelines.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Assists in process billing, data entry/maintenance and lab equipment care/maintenance.

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.

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

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Respiratory Care Practitioner License- Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC if Licensed after 2002)
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)
• National Board for Respiratory Care
• AARC membership

Preferred Qualifications (Education)

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Preferred Qualifications (Certifications / Professional Licenses)

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience (Preferred)

Relevant Experience (1 Year), Hipaa Compliance (1 Year), Pulmonary Function Tests Laboratory (1 Year), Clinical (1 Year)

Skills (Preferred)

Effective Written Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Oral Communications, Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)

Grade

C12-H

Salary Range

$30.93 - $47.94 / Hourly

The 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/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.