Pulmonary Function Technologist

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) seeks a Pulmonary Function Technologist to perform pulmonary testing for diverse patient ages and support the PFT lab with calibration and troubleshooting. You will interact with families, vendors, and medical staff, ensuring high standards and safety.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate's degree with two years of pediatric respiratory care experience. Certifications and licensure are required or pursued on hire, with opportunities to participate in

Qualifications

• Associate degree is required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in a pulmonary lab or pediatric respiratory care.
• Licensure in respiratory therapy or equivalent credentials required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialty pulmonary function testing to ATS standards.
• Participate in research projects and learn new techniques for protocols.
• Teach skills and contribute to department education and orientation.

Skills

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Prioritization

Independent judgment

Scientific principles

Phone manners

Computer literacy

Learning mindset

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Seeking Breakthrough Makers

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

SHIFT:

Any (United States of America)

Seeking Breakthrough Makers

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career.

CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.

A Brief Overview

This PFT is Full time-32 hours one week and 40 the next. Dayshift-No weekends or holidays

The Pulmonary Function Technologist is responsible for performing modalities of pulmonary diagnostic testing offered by the PFT lab with minimal guidance. Provides age-appropriate services to infant, adolescent, and adult patients. Performs calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting on equipment within the lab's scope. Professionally interacts with vendors, patients, family members, regulatory agencies, and other medical professionals.

What You Will Do

• Performs routine and specialty pulmonary function testing efficiently, while achieving ATS standards.
• Participates in research projects supported through the lab by learning new techniques and skills to follow studies' required protocols.
• Teaches skills and provides knowledge to aid department in providing education and orientation.

Education Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• At least two (2) years pulmonary lab or pediatric respiratory care experience Required

Skills And Abilities

• Flexibility, cooperativeness, and outstanding interpersonal skills for successful interactions with parents and patients. (Required proficiency)
• Calmness under pressure, while prioritizing and simultaneously handling multiple tasks. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in setting priorities and finding appropriate resources for specific testing. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to apply scientific principals within the framework of the lab. (Required proficiency)
• Good telephone interaction for assisting in scheduling. (Required proficiency)
• Computer literacy for performing testing as well as editing data. (Required proficiency)
• Exhibit a commitment to learning new and evolving procedures. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Respiratory Therapist (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or
• Osteopathic Respiratory Therapist (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) - upon hire - Required or
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) - upon hire - Required and
• Registered Pulmonary Function Tech (RPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) - within 36 months - Required or
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) - within 36 months - Required and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (RRT-NPS) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) - - Preferred

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

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SALARY RANGE:

$36.60 - $46.65 Hourly

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.