Pulmonary Function Tech – Critical Care & PFTs

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,609 - 66,042; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Transit U-Pass

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Pulmonary Function Technician to perform pulmonary function studies and calibrate PFT equipment in a Saint Louis, MO lab setting. You will collect samples, analyze results, and advise staff on findings during patient care.

Qualifications include an Associate degree and Basic Life Support certification, which must be obtained within one month of hire. The role supports safety, infection control and departmental procedures while assisting with

Qualifications

• No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• BLS certification must be current and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and calibrates PFT equipment.
• Collects test samples, performs initial test analysis and advises staff on findings.
• Performs tests according to the American Thoracic Society Guidelines.
• Maintains departmental policies, safety, quality and infection control standards.
• Assists in billing, data entry/maintenance and lab equipment care.

Skills

Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)

Effective Written Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Oral Communications

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Pulmonary Function Technician to perform pulmonary function studies and calibrate PFT equipment in a Saint Louis, MO lab setting. You will collect samples, analyze results, and advise staff on findings during patient care.

Qualifications include an Associate degree and Basic Life Support certification, which must be obtained within one month of hire. The role supports safety, infection control and departmental procedures while assisting with