Pulmonary Function Technician

Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Health System is seeking a Pulmonary Function Technician with a background in respiratory therapy to perform routine and specialized pulmonary function tests, calibrate equipment, and maintain a clean and safe lab environment.

Responsibilities include patient scheduling, registration, and phone support, while adhering to ATS and departmental standards. A licensed RT with NBRC certification and BLS are required or expected within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent military training.
• Licensure as RT (KS/MO) upon hire.
• NBRC RRT certification within 1 year.
• BLS or BCLS certification within 30 days.
• 2+ years experience in respiratory therapy or practicum in pulmonary function testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform pulmonary function tests (spirometry, lung volumes, DLCO, ABG draws, 6-minute walk, CPET) per ATS/department standards.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment; troubleshoot malfunctions to keep equipment operational.
• Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes CP lab equipment per infection control standards.
• Schedule patients, register them, and provide telephone support for the lab.
• Perform professional, clinical and technical competencies of the assigned unit.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Equivalent military training program

Job description

Position Title

Pulmonary Function Technician

Days - Full Time

Miller

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. Trouble‑shoot 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

Important information for you to know as you apply:

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 .

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.