Pulmonary Function Technician

The University of Kansas Health System; Georgia; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking a Pulmonary Function Technician with an educational background in respiratory therapy and specialized training in pulmonary diagnostics. The role performs routine and specialized tests, calibrates equipment, and maintains infection control in line with hospital standards.

Responsibilities include conducting spirometry, lung volumes, DLCO, ABG draws, six-minute walk, CPET, assisting with scheduling, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited college or university OR equivalent military training program.
• Preferred 2+ years experience in respiratory therapy or practicum in pulmonary function testing, or 1+ years in a full-service pulmonary function lab.

Responsibilities

• Perform pulmonary function tests (spirometry, lung volumes, DLCO, ABG draws, six-minute walk test, CPET) according to ATS standards.
• Perform equipment user maintenance and calibrations per procedures.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and restore equipment to operational standards.
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize cardiopulmonary equipment per infection-control standards.
• Handle routine lab tasks including patient scheduling, registration, and telephone support.

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Equivalent military training program

Job description

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The position of Pulmonary Function Technician has an educational background in respiratory therapy with specialized training in pulmonary function diagnostics. Performs routine and specialized pulmonary function tests, calibrates and maintains equipment to manufacturer and department standards, and cleans and disinfects equipment and surfaces to hospital and department standards.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Perform pulmonary function tests (spirometry, lung volumes, lung diffusing capacity, arterial blood gas draws, six-minute walk test, cardiopulmonary exercise test, and other tests as specified) according to ATS and department standards.
• Perform user maintenance on equipment and perform calibrations on equipment according to manufacturer and department procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunction and take appropriate action to bring equipment back to operational standards.
• Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes cardiopulmonary equipment according to hospital and department standards for infection control.
• Performs regular administrated tasks of the pulmonary function lab including patient scheduling, registration, and telephone support.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited college or university OR equivalent military training program

Preferred Education and Experience

• 2 or more years experience in respiratory therapy or completed practicum in pulmonary function testing as part of respiratory therapy curriculum OR 1 or more years experience in full-service pulmonary function lab

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) - State Board of Healing Arts from the state of Kansas or Missouri upon Hire
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 1 Year
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 Days
• Knowledge Requirements Basic computer knowledge
• Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: R-58940

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

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About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region's premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.