Pulmonary Function Technologist - Diagnostics & Care

112 North Carolina Baptist Hospital; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Certified Pulmonary Function Technician to join the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Pulmonary Diagnostics team. The role concentrates on arterial blood gas assessment, lung function testing, and ensuring quality standards within a busy clinical lab.

Required CPFT/RRT credentials with prospective RPFT preferred, and a commitment to ongoing student education. Work hours are Monday–Friday with a 40-hour work week, benefiting from Advocate Health's comprehensive

Qualifications

• Must have AMA respiratory care program graduation or NBRC registry eligibility.
• Two years of Pulmonary Lab experience with certification/registry eligibility.
• CPFT within 6 months and RRT licensed; RPFT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains arterial blood gases for acid-base and oxygenation status.
• Calibrates equipment daily to maintain accuracy.
• Performs pulmonary function testing including spirometry and flow-volume loops.
• Administers six minute walk test and oxygen therapy as needed.
• Supports quality improvement activities and education of students.

Skills

Professional communication

Diagnostic testing accuracy

Teaching residents/students

Education

AMA respiratory care program

NBRC registry eligibility

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Certified Pulmonary Function Technician to join the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Pulmonary Diagnostics team. The role concentrates on arterial blood gas assessment, lung function testing, and ensuring quality standards within a busy clinical lab.

Required CPFT/RRT credentials with prospective RPFT preferred, and a commitment to ongoing student education. Work hours are Monday–Friday with a 40-hour work week, benefiting from Advocate Health's comprehensive