Pulmonary Technologist

UPMC; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC's Pulmonary Lab seeks a Full-Time Pulmonary Technologist to perform pulmonary function tests and support physicians in Lawrenceville, with travel to satellite locations as needed. The role emphasizes equipment calibration, patient preparation, and ensuring test accuracy.

Primary duties include operating PFT equipment, maintaining sterilization standards, and contributing to staff education and patient care within the lab environment.

Qualifications

• Operates and calibrates pulmonary function equipment.
• Reviews test results for accuracy.
• Prepares patients and explains procedures.
• Assists physicians with bronchoscopies.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor pulmonary function equipment with daily calibration.
• Explain procedures to patients and families; prepare patients for testing.
• Review test results for accuracy and quality control.
• Support physicians during bronchoscopies and related procedures.

Skills

PFT testing

Equipment calibration

Patient instruction

Tools

PFT equipment

Job description

Join our team as a Full-Time Pulmonary Technologist!

This position will work primarily at the CHP Main Campus in Lawrenceville with occasional travel to CHP Satellite locations.

The Pulmonary Technologist performs pulmonary function tests as ordered by physicians in order to assist in the diagnosis of respiratory diseases. Performs technical and service duties necessary for the proper and continuing readiness of the Lab.

Primary 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.