Pulm Func Tech Reg | Full-Time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Gainesville is seeking a Pulmonary Diagnostics Laboratory Technologist to assist in daily operations under the Cardiopulmonary Coordinator. You will support attending physicians and fellows in pulmonary diagnostic procedures, ensuring each patient’s needs are met through individualized care.

The role collaborates with Cardiopulmonary Technology and Respiratory Therapy student interns, and the Team Leader assigns daily work and lab operations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited cardiopulmonary or respiratory therapy program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• National Board for Respiratory Care - Registered Respiratory Therapist or Cardiopulmonary Technologist.
• RPFT may be obtained within first 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily operation of the Pulmonary Diagnostics Laboratory under the Cardiopulmonary Coordinator.
• Assist Pulmonary Attending Physicians and Fellows in pulmonary diagnostic procedures.
• Provide care for neonatal to geriatric patients.
• Assist in training Cardiopulmonary Technology and Respiratory Therapy student interns.

Education

Accredited Cardiopulmonary/Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for assisting in the daily operation of the Pulmonary Diagnostics Laboratory under the direction of the Cardiopulmonary Coordinator. The technologist assists the Pulmonary Attending Physicians and Pulmonary Fellows in the performance of pulmonary diagnostic procedures. Each patient will be handled on an individual basis to assure their specific needs are met. The technologist also assists in the training of both Cardiopulmonary Technology and Respiratory Therapy student interns. The Team Leader is also responsible for the daily work assignments and the operations within the lab. The scope of patient care includes neonatal to geriatric patients.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Graduate of an accredited 2- or 4-year Cardiopulmonary or Respiratory Therapy program. Current BPR license in Respiratory Care (if applicable).Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:Employees in this position:Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purposeNOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job. Please indicate the appropriate operator designation on the Request for Personnel (RFP) form at the time a RFP is submitted to post the position.Licensure/Certification/Registration:A. Current Basic Life SupportB. National Board for Respiratory Care - Registered Respiratory Therapist or Cardiopulmonary TechnologistC. National Board for Respiratory Care - Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (may obtain within first 12 months of employment.