Pulmonary Function Tech: PFT & ABG Analyst

Premier Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Premier Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine seeks a full-time Pulmonary Tech to perform diverse pulmonary function testing and arterial blood gas analysis, supporting physicians in assessing heart and lung capacity. You will guide patients, operate automated testing systems, and uphold safety and quality control standards.

Responsibilities include running tests, training staff, maintaining equipment, and ensuring accurate reporting of results while adhering to OSHA regulations and lab

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow flow chart protocols.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Must have critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to follow established safety, infection control, and isolation procedures.
• CPFT and RCP certifications; BLS as a baseline certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs pulmonary function testing and arterial blood gas analysis to assist physician.
• Lead Pulmonary Tech Trainee in physician-directed tests.
• Explain test procedures to patients and address questions professionally.
• Observe patients for changes and seek assistance as needed.
• Operate blood gas analyzer per State/Federal regulations.
• Administer lung volume, pulmonary mechanics, and diffusing capacity tests.
• Analyze gas results from shunt and exercise studies and report findings.
• Assist in bronchoscopy setup and cleaning with physician.
• Maintain testing equipment, QC, and stock supplies.
• Complete safety and MSDS records; follow OSHA requirements.
• Support in training new staff with performance evaluations and in-service education.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Flow chart protocols

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Safety procedures

Education

Diploma or GED

CPFT certification

RCP certification

BLS certification

RT students

PreMed students

Nursing students

Medical assistants w/ PFTs experience

Job description

Premier Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine seeks a full-time Pulmonary Tech to perform diverse pulmonary function testing and arterial blood gas analysis, supporting physicians in assessing heart and lung capacity. You will guide patients, operate automated testing systems, and uphold safety and quality control standards.

Responsibilities include running tests, training staff, maintaining equipment, and ensuring accurate reporting of results while adhering to OSHA regulations and lab