Pulmonary Function Lab Technician - PFT Specialist

UNKNOWN; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation/sick time

Health insurance

Transit benefit

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University Medical Campus in Saint Louis, MO, seeks a Cardiopulmonary/Pulmonary Function Technician to perform pulmonary function studies in the clinical laboratory. The role calibrates and operates PFT equipment, collects samples, and follows ATS guidelines to support accurate patient assessments.

Responsibilities include quality assurance, data entry, and assisting with billing and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Certifications such as BLS, NBRC RRT, and other listed licenses may be required.
• No specific prior work experience required unless stated.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and calibrates PFT equipment.
• Collects test samples and performs initial analysis, advising staff on findings.
• Performs tests following American Thoracic Society guidelines.
• Maintains departmental policies, quality assurance, safety, and infection control standards.
• Assists in process billing, data entry, and lab equipment care.

Skills

Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)

Effective Written Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Oral Communication

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Washington University Medical Campus in Saint Louis, MO, seeks a Cardiopulmonary/Pulmonary Function Technician to perform pulmonary function studies in the clinical laboratory. The role calibrates and operates PFT equipment, collects samples, and follows ATS guidelines to support accurate patient assessments.

Responsibilities include quality assurance, data entry, and assisting with billing and equipment maintenance.