Pulmonary Function Technologist – Full-Time Lab Diagnostics

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC's CHP Main Campus in Lawrenceville hosts a Full-Time Pulmonary Technologist. The role performs pulmonary function tests and manages equipment, with occasional travel to satellite locations.

Candidates must be graduate of ARC-approved Respiratory program, hold PA licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner, and have CPR/BLS credentials; NBRC CRT certification prior to permit expiry, with ongoing professional growth encouraged.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Co ARC approved Respiratory program.

Responsibilities

• Operates and monitors pulmonary function equipment, making adjustments and calibrations as needed.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment according to established guidelines.
• Reviews test results to ensure accuracy.
• Provides for and maintains professional growth, orients/precepts, attends and may teach classes.
• Performs pulmonary function tests, explains procedures to patients & families, and prepares patients for the test.
• Assists physicians with bronchoscopies.
• Respiratory therapists who receive their CRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, 2002 are required to maintain certification under the NBRC requirements

Skills

PFT equipment operation

Job description

UPMC's CHP Main Campus in Lawrenceville hosts a Full-Time Pulmonary Technologist. The role performs pulmonary function tests and manages equipment, with occasional travel to satellite locations.

Candidates must be graduate of ARC-approved Respiratory program, hold PA licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner, and have CPR/BLS credentials; NBRC CRT certification prior to permit expiry, with ongoing professional growth encouraged.