Pulmonary Function Technician

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Pulmonary Function Technician with an educational background in respiratory therapy and specialized training in pulmonary function diagnostics to perform tests and maintain equipment in a patient-centered lab.

The role includes calibration of equipment, adherence to ATS standards, infection control, and coordination of patient scheduling and support services.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent military training required.
• 2+ years experience in respiratory therapy or completed practicum in pulmonary function testing.
• 1+ year experience in full-service pulmonary function lab.

Responsibilities

• Perform pulmonary function tests (spirometry, lung volumes, DLCO, ABG draws, six-minute walk test, CPET and other tests).
• Perform user maintenance on equipment and calibrations; troubleshoot malfunctions and restore operation.
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize cardiopulmonary equipment per infection control standards.
• Handle administrative tasks for the pulmonary function lab including scheduling, registration, and telephone support.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent military training

2+ years experience in respiratory therapy or completed practicum in pulmonary function testing

1+ year experience in full-service pulmonary function lab

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. 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

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.