Reg Pulmonary Function Therapy-Day-LBJ-(Pulmonary Diagnostic Services)

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health is seeking a Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist in Houston, Texas. The position emphasizes advanced cardiopulmonary testing and involves responsibilities such as analyzing physiologic specimens and performing diagnostic procedures.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care and relevant certifications. The candidate must be prepared to work a weekday schedule with 8 or 9-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
• Must obtain Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) certification within 12 months.
• ACLS and BLS certifications from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and obtain physiologic specimens.
• Perform tests of the cardiopulmonary system.
• Assist with diagnostic procedures and monitor medical gases.

Skills

Bilingual: Spanish Preferred

Analytical skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care (Preferred)

Tools

Pulmonary diagnostic equipment

Computer and office equipment

Job description

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety‑net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low‑income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient‑centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Job Summary

A Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist is both a Registered Respiratory Therapist and either a Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) or a Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) who has been validated by successful completion of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) requirements. They maintain a professional RCP license by the Texas Medical Board.

This position will emphasize advanced testing of the cardiopulmonary system to include pediatric and adult exercise pulmonary stress testing. It will also be instrumental in education and research studies. Responsibilities include analyzing and obtaining physiologic specimens, interpreting physiologic data, performing tests of the cardiopulmonary system, assisting with diagnostic procedures, applying and monitoring medical gases and aerosols, and administering pharmacologic agents related to respiratory care procedures.

Degrees

Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s Degree; graduate of a Respiratory Care program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or an other accrediting body approved by the advisory board.

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree; graduate of a Respiratory Care program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or an other accrediting body approved by the advisory board.

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) from the NBRC (Obtained within twelve (12) months of hire if not held at time of appointment).
• ACLS and BLS from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Respiratory Care Practitioner from the Texas Medical Board.

Work Experience

One (1) year in a Pulmonary Function Department performing adult and/or pediatric complex PFT procedures or three (3) years in a Respiratory Care Department including at least one (1) year critical care experience.

Language Skills

Bilingual: Spanish Preferred.

Communication Skills

Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contract); Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking); Writing/Correspondence, Writing/Reports.

Proficiencies

Personal Computer.

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Analytical, Medical Terms.

Work Schedule

Weekday; 8 or 9 hour shifts.

Equipment Operated

Pulmonary diagnostic and Bronchoscopy Equipment. Office equipment (computer, printer, copier, fax, telephone).