Pulmonary Function Research Technician (Gov Contract)

Kelly Services; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Health/vision/dental plans (optional)

Paid leave + holidays + 401K

Job summary

Kelly Government Solutions seeks a Pulmonary Function Technician to support NIH pulmonary function testing and related assays for NHLBI research. The role involves planning and performing PFT, CPET, IOS, and methacholine challenges, with patient monitoring and QA duties in a clinical research setting.

The contractor will calibrate and maintain equipment, assist with QA databases, help develop SOPs, document EMR entries, and mentor staff while safeguarding patient safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field.
• COARC/CAAHEP credentials with valid BLS and ACLS or PALS.
• Clinical skills related to PFT testing and dealing with adult and pediatric patients; QA testing, data collection, and equipment troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of research experiments in the lab.
• Perform pulmonary function tests (PFT), CPET, 6-minute walk tests, IOS, methacholine challenge, and exhaled nitric oxide measurements.
• Monitor patients during testing and provide first aid as needed.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort, including collecting arterial blood gases.
• Set up, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot PFT and exercise testing equipment; perform QA measures.
• Assist lead contact with equipment tech support and QA, build QA database.
• Help develop SOPs for CPET, methacholine challenge, exhaled NO, and IOS testing.
• Document clinical information in EMR and verify orders.
• Train staff on procedures and equipment use.

Skills

PFT testing

QA testing

Data collection

Equipment troubleshooting

Adult & pediatric care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Job description

Kelly Government Solutions seeks a Pulmonary Function Technician to support NIH pulmonary function testing and related assays for NHLBI research. The role involves planning and performing PFT, CPET, IOS, and methacholine challenges, with patient monitoring and QA duties in a clinical research setting.

The contractor will calibrate and maintain equipment, assist with QA databases, help develop SOPs, document EMR entries, and mentor staff while safeguarding patient safety and confidentiality.