Pulmonary Technologist

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Maryland; On-site; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Community Physicians (JHCP) is seeking a Pulmonary Technologist to measure, analyze, and record pulmonary function procedures and perform non-invasive cardiac tests for patients in clinics and care units. Working under a physician and lab manager, you will be a go-to resource in the Pulmonary Laboratory, ensuring accurate testing and adherence to standards.

You will train new staff, implement quality programs, troubleshoot equipment, and stay current with ongoing education and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with respiratory therapy certificate or higher degree required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a pulmonary function lab.
• CPR (BLS) certification required.
• NBRC credentialing as respiratory care practitioner or pulmonary function technologist required; must maintain certification or obtain within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Measure, analyze, and record pulmonary function procedures and perform non-invasive cardiac diagnostic testing.
• Work under the direction of a physician and the laboratory coordinator/manager to ensure quality testing and regulatory compliance.
• Implement quality assurance and quality control programs and train new employees.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and participate in continuing education seminars.

Skills

CPR (BLS) certification

1 year pulmonary function lab

NBRC credentialing

QA / regulatory knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED with respiratory therapy certificate

Associate's degree in respiratory therapy

Bachelor's degree in health science or biology

Job description

Requisition #:668916 Location:Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, Washington, DC 20001 Category:Respiratory Schedule:Day Shift Employment Type:Full Time

You belong here!

We bring Johns Hopkins Medicine to our communities at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians (JHCP). With more than 40 locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC, we have opportunities for you to join our amazing team of healthcare professionals, right in your neighborhood.

Pulmonary Technologist

Johns Hopkins Community Physicians (JHCP) is one of the region's largest primary and specialty care networks, bringing the expertise and standards of Johns Hopkins Medicine directly into the communities we serve. Here, your clinical skills help patients breathe easier, quite literally, every single day.

Training Location

You will train at Sibley Memorial for 6+/- months: 5215 Loughboro Rd , Washington DC, 20016

Permanant location

7171 Cardinal Lane, Falls Church, VA

Job Summary

As a Pulmonary Technologist, you will measure, analyze, and record pulmonary function procedures and perform non-invasive cardiac diagnostic testing for patients on care units, in the department, and in the outpatient clinic. Working under the direction of a physician and the laboratory coordinator/manager, you'll serve as a go-to resource within the Pulmonary Laboratory, performing routine pulmonary function testing and cardiac monitoring independently. You'll implement quality assurance and quality control programs, train new employees, troubleshoot equipment issues, and help ensure adherence to Joint Commission and regulatory standards. You'll also participate in educational and clinical programs, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and attend continuing education seminars to stay current in your field.

Who Should Apply

• High School diploma or GED with certificate in respiratory therapy OR Associate's degree in respiratory therapy OR Bachelor's degree in health science or biology required.
• One year (12 months) experience in a pulmonary function lab, preferably in an academic/research environment.
• CPR (BLS) certification required.
• Credentialing through the N.B.R.C. as a respiratory care practitioner or pulmonary function technologist required (certification and/or registry). Must maintain certification throughout employment. If not credentialed, must become credentialed within 2 years of employment.

What Awaits You

Johns Hopkins offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and career growth, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings plans, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional development.

Learn More About Our Benefits

Salary Range: Minimum 24.91/hour - Maximum 41.12/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.