Pulmonary Function Technician: Diagnostics & Lab Specialist

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

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.