Pulmonary Function Technician: Diagnostic Lab Specialist

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

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.