Cardiopulmonary/Pulmonary Function Technician - Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Metro transit U-Pass

Caregiver leave

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Pulmonary Function Technologist to oversee daily clinical operations and perform pulmonary function testing.

The role supports coordination of clinical and research studies and contributes to SOP development, quality control, and testing accuracy. The position involves preparing and calibrating PFT equipment, collecting samples, performing initial analyses, and ensuring adherence to ATS guidelines and safety standards, with

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• BLS certification within one month of hire is required.
• Respiratory care licensure or certification (RRT/RCP/NBRC) may be required depending on role.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and calibrates PFT equipment.
• Collects test samples and performs initial test analysis.
• Performs tests according to American Thoracic Society Guidelines.
• Maintains departmental policies and QA/safety/infection control standards.
• Assists in billing, data entry and lab equipment maintenance.

Skills

PFT Testing

Patient Care

Data Entry

Quality Control

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Tools

PFT Equipment

Office Equipment

Job description

Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110 Scheduled Hours 40 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.

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.

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

• Required Qualifications: 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.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Work Experience: Relevant Experience (1 Year), Hipaa Compliance (1 Year), Pulmonary Function Tests Laboratory (1 Year), Clinical (1 Year)
• Skills: 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

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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/

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