Pulmonary Function Technologist II

Utah; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a Pulmonary Function Technologist to set up and run respiratory tests across hospital and clinic settings. The role involves explaining procedures to patients, maintaining equipment, and supporting diagnosis and monitoring of lung diseases.

Direct patient care is required. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and be able to operate pulmonary function testing devices and cardiac monitoring equipment, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field or equivalent.
• Proficiency in pulmonary function testing equipment and cardiac monitoring.
• Ability to interpret ECG rhythms and communicate results to the medical team.
• Knowledge of infectious disease control and patient safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient hemodynamic, ECG, and exercise responses to determine appropriate testing intensity.
• Maintains testing equipment and adheres to safety and infection control standards.
• Completes billing records within departmental standards.
• Collaborates with physicians to determine appropriate testing procedures for respiratory disease assessment.
• Identifies changes in patient condition and responds appropriately.
• Utilizes computerized and paper systems for medical records and pulmonary databases.
• Participates in quality assurance activities and assists in training new staff.

Skills

Pulmonary testing equipment

Electrocardiography interpretation

Infectious disease awareness

Cross-functional teamwork

Cardiac monitoring

Respiratory care knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science, Biological Science, Respiratory Therapy, or equivalent

Tools

ACLS may be required

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

The Pulmonary Function Technologist sets up and runs respiratory tests on patients to check for lung diseases or disorders. Duties include conducting various types of patient tests and collaborating with other medical staff to assist in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of possible lung disease. Responsibilities also include explaining tests to patients, maintaining the testing equipment, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, and ordering supplies. Procedures can be completed at hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities. This position is responsible for providing direct patient care.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Evaluates patient hemodynamic, electrocardiographic, and symptomatic response to exercise, and assesses appropriateness of responses as they relate to exercise intensity and endurance.
• Follow precautions to ensure patient safety.
• Meets and complies with departmental standards regarding the use of all department supplies and equipment.
• Completes billing records within departmental standards.
• Consults with physicians and health care team in order to recommend appropriate testing procedures to provide results that will assist the physician with the treatment of the patient’s respiratory disease/diagnosis.
• Identifies impending changes in patient’s condition and takes appropriate action.
• Utilizes information generated from both computerized and paper systems that support functions such as medical records and pulmonary databases.
• Participates in quality assurance / quality improvement activities.
• Assists in orienting new employees regarding essential functions, workflow and process.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Thorough understanding and ability to apply all equipment used in pulmonary function testing and cardiac monitoring. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: spirometry/flow volume loops, gas dilution lung volumes, CO diffusing capacity, plethysmographic lung volumes, arterial blood gas acquisition and analysis, maximum voluntary ventilation, 6 minute walk test, pulse oximetry, cardio-pulmonary exercise tests, methacholine challenge and any appropriate equipment used to diagnosis pulmonary diseases.
• Strong working knowledge of infectious disease, cross contamination, and pathophysiology.
• Ability to function with ease in both hospital and outpatient clinic settings through periodic rotation of personnel.
• Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
• Ability to provide care to the population served.
• Ability to interpret basic ECG rhythm.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills.
• Possesses knowledge of pulmonary anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of equipment and techniques used in respiratory/pulmonary care for age specific populations.
• Aptitude to be trained and the knowledge to operate all equipment used in pulmonary function testing, as well as equipment that may be used as a cardiac technician.
• Competency in the ability to analyze and interpret measured data and communicate the results to the physician and health care team members.
• Competency in applying the American Thoracic Society testing guideline/protocol for each test modality.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science, Biological Science, Respiratory Therapy, a related field, or the equivalency.

Licenses Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

• ACLS may be required by some departments.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affluent? The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title 9 and 34 CFR part. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 85868
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule M-F
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
Location Name University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UUH ANC 13F PULMONARY LAB
Category Therapy/Rehabilitation
Workplace Set Up On-site