PRN Pulmonary Function Tech – Flexible 10‑Hour Week

AARC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Care team. You will perform pulmonary function tests (PFT) and CPX, arterial blood gas testing, and communicate results to physicians to support patient care.

Requirements include an accredited Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care, Texas TMB license with NBRC registration on hire, BLS, RPFT/CPFT within 180 days; preferred Bachelor’s Degree and 1 year PFT experience. Part-time day shift.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree – Graduate of accredited program in respiratory care.
• Six months in Pulmonary Function Lab.
• Texas Medical Board License required and NBRC registration upon hire.
• BLS certification required; RPFT/CPFT within 180 days.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree and 1 year Pulmonary Function experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs PFT and CPX testing according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Arterial blood gas testing.
• Assess patient effort/cooperation for all PFT modes.
• Coordinate with physician regarding test results and data.
• Maintain pulmonary function records and QA/test data.
• Support inventory control and equipment repair; assist in procedures and in-services.

Skills

PFT testing

ABG testing

Clinical teamwork

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care (preferred)

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Care team. You will perform pulmonary function tests (PFT) and CPX, arterial blood gas testing, and communicate results to physicians to support patient care.

Requirements include an accredited Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care, Texas TMB license with NBRC registration on hire, BLS, RPFT/CPFT within 180 days; preferred Bachelor’s Degree and 1 year PFT experience. Part-time day shift.