Certified Pulmonary Function TechnologistCPFT

Atlas Medical Consultants; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Medical Consultants in Bakersfield, CA seeks a skilled Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) to perform diagnostic PFTs, supporting physicians in managing asthma, COPD, and other respiratory diseases.

Must hold NBRC CPFT certification (RPFT welcome), an associate degree in respiratory care, and current BLS; state licensure is required where applicable. New graduates with strong potential are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Technical mastery of pulmonary physiology, testing protocols, and ATS guidelines.
• Excellent patient coaching and communication to guide breathing maneuvers.
• Strong attention to detail to identify test artifacts, suboptimal effort, or equipment issues.

Responsibilities

• Administer comprehensive pulmonary function tests including spirometry, lung volumes, DLCO, and bronchial challenges.
• Instruct and support patients to maximize effort during testing in a compassionate setting.
• Perform daily calibrations, quality control, and troubleshoot PFT equipment per ATS/ERS standards.
• Accurately record patient data and test results in the EMR for physician interpretation.
• Maintain safety and infection control during testing.

Skills

Technical Mastery

Patient Coaching

Analytical Skills

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) to join our medical office. In this role, you will play a critical part in patient care by performing precise, high-quality diagnostic pulmonary function tests (PFTs) to assist physicians in identifying, monitoring, and managing respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, and restrictive lung diseases. The ideal candidate is dedicated to patient comfort, technical accuracy, and maintaining rigorous quality control standards for medical equipment.

Core Responsibilities

Diagnostic Testing: Administer comprehensive pulmonary function tests, including spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity (DLCO), and bronchial provocation challenges.

Patient Care: Instruct, coach, and support patients of diverse age groups to ensure maximum effort and accuracy during testing while maintaining a compassionate environment.

Equipment Maintenance: Perform daily calibrations, quality control procedures, and routine troubleshooting of PFT equipment to ensure full compliance with ATS/ERS standards.

Documentation & Data Management: Accurately record patient data, preliminary test results, and quality control logs in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system for physician interpretation.

Safety & Infection Control: Strictly adhere to institutional safety guidelines and infection control protocols when handling and cleaning respiratory testing equipment.

Job Qualifications

Certification: Active Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) credential awarded by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Candidates holding an RPFT are also highly encouraged to apply.

Education: Associate degree (or higher) from a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program, or equivalent qualifying college coursework (62+ credits including biology and math) with clinical experience.

Licensure: Valid state respiratory care practitioner license (if applicable in this state) and current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of experience working in a dedicated pulmonary function laboratory preferred, but strong newly certified candidates will be considered.

Key Skills & Competencies

Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of pulmonary physiology, testing protocols, and ATS guidelines.

Patient Coaching: Exceptional verbal communication skills to successfully guide patients through complex breathing maneuvers.

Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail to identify test artifacts, suboptimal patient effort, or equipment issues in real time.