Pulmonary Function Technologist - Naperville

Duly Health and Care; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Mental health benefit

Life and disability insurance

401(k) match

Volunteer time off (40 hrs)

Job summary

Duly Health and Care is seeking a Pulmonary Function Technologist for the Naperville Springbrook clinic. You will perform pulmonary function testing, desaturation studies, and educate patients on management devices.

Requirements include an Associate’s Degree and Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license; CPFT/CRT certifications are encouraged, with CPFT due within 18 months. Travel to other sites may be required as part of coverage.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required.
• Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• CPFT certification preferred but not required; CPFT must be completed within 18 months of hire.
• CRT certification required; RRT preferred but not required.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Minimum of one year experience as a Pulmonary Function Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Performs pulmonary function testing and applies testing protocols.
• Performs desaturation (Simple Stress) studies.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and clean PFT equipment per guidelines.
• Obtain pertinent patient history.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes and device use.
• Document work accurately in medical records and department files.
• Precepts new employees and students.
• Participate in audits and protocol development with leadership.
• Adhere to department policies and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Respiratory care knowledge

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education

Associate’s Degree

Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license

CPFT certification (preferred)

CPFT certification deadline within 18 months

CRT certification (required)

RRT certification (preferred)

BLS/CPR certification (required)

1 year experience as Pulmonary Function Technologist

Job description

Pulmonary Testing

At Duly Health and Care , you are supported to do your best work and make a meaningful impact every day. You will be part of a collaborative, physician-led team that works as one and puts patients at the center of everything we do.

With a connected network of providers, care teams, and services across primary and specialty care, surgery centers, imaging, lab, and therapy, you are part of a system designed to deliver high-quality, coordinated care. Together, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and help improve the experience and outcomes for every patient we serve.

Overview: Pulmonary Function Technologist

Position Highlights:

• Full-Time; 40 hours/week


• Hours: Monday-Friday: hours vary between 7:00am-5:00pm


• Location: Naperville - Springbrook clinic


• Travel: Expected to travel other sites for coverage needs

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.


• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.


• Employer provided life and disability insurance.


• Immediate 401(k) match.


• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.


• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.


• 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members.

Responsibilities

• Performs pulmonary function testing, applies knowledge and testing protocols to determine extent of needed testing.


• Performs desaturation (Simple Stress) studies.


• Properly maintain, troubleshoot and clean PFT equipment per manufacturers and OSHA guidelines.


• Obtains pertinent patient history.


• Provides patient/family education on disease process and management and how to use medication administration devices correctly.


• Documents work timely, completely, and accurately, including documentation in the patient medical record, documentation in department records, and patient billing.


• Functions as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.


• Precepts new employees and respiratory care students.


• Participates in initiatives including work audits and committee participation; develops protocols in conjunction with department leadership.


• Adherence to department policies and procedures; and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required


• Current Illinois Respiratory Care Practitionerlicensurerequired.


• Certified or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) preferred but not required.


• CPFT is required to be completed within 18 months of hire.


• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred but not required.


• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)required.


• Current BLS/CPR certificationrequired


• A minimum of one year experience as a Pulmonary Function Technologist required.


• Proper evaluation of patients, their clinical response to testing and medication, assessment of patient effort, and independent application of diagnostic protocols.

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $30.25-45.38 with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.