Pulmonary Technologist

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC seeks a qualified Respiratory Professional to measure and analyze pulmonary function, perform non-invasive cardiac tests, and support the Pulmonary Laboratory’s quality programs.

The role involves training staff, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring regulatory compliance while participating in education and quality improvement initiatives. Prior NBRC credentialing and ongoing certification are required.

Qualifications

• Respiratory therapy certification or higher degree.
• At least 1 year of experience in a pulmonary function lab.
• CPR (BLS) certification.
• Credentialing through NBRC as a respiratory care practitioner or pulmonary function technologist, with ongoing certification maintained.

Responsibilities

• Measure, analyze, and record pulmonary function procedures.
• Perform non-invasive cardiac diagnostic testing.
• Serve as a key resource in the Pulmonary Laboratory.
• Implement quality assurance and control programs.
• Train new staff.
• Troubleshoot equipment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participate in educational, clinical, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Independent work

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Training & education

Education

Bachelor’s/Associate in health sciences or biology

Respiratory therapy certification

CPR (BLS) certification

Job description

Responsibilities:

Measure, analyze, and record pulmonary function procedures; perform non-invasive cardiac diagnostic testing; serve as a key resource in the Pulmonary Laboratory; implement quality assurance and control programs; train new staff; troubleshoot equipment; ensure compliance with regulatory standards; participate in educational, clinical, and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED with respiratory therapy certification, or an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in health sciences or biology; at least 1 year of experience in a pulmonary function lab; CPR (BLS) certification; credentialing through N.B.R.C. as a respiratory care practitioner or pulmonary function technologist, with ongoing certification maintained.

Skills & Qualities:

Strong clinical skills in pulmonary and cardiac testing; ability to work independently; knowledge of quality assurance; troubleshooting proficiency; commitment to continuing education; adherence to regulatory standards; excellent communication and training skills.