RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - PULMONARY FUNCTION TECH (PFT)

Beebe Healthcare; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 340,956 - 485,604; Part time

Job summary

Beebe Healthcare is seeking a Pulmonary Function Technician (PFT) in Lewes, Delaware, responsible for comprehensive pulmonary diagnostic testing and ensuring high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical skills and attention to detail while maintaining accurate records across various labs.

Key responsibilities include performing pulmonary function tests and assisting physicians with diagnostic procedures. Required qualifications include an associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy and necessary certifications. This position offers the opportunity for flexible work shifts.

Qualifications

• Perform pulmonary function testing as ordered by the physician, including spirometry and methacholine challenge testing.
• Assist pulmonary physicians with diagnostic procedures, including thoracentesis support.
• Recognize abnormal findings and communicate urgent concerns appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records for pulmonary and bronchoscopy labs.
• Document pertinent patient data in the medical record.
• Manage daily schedules to maximize lab productivity.

Skills

Pulmonary function testing

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Basic Life Saving Certification (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Overview

The Pulmonary Function Technician (PFT) is responsible for performing comprehensive pulmonary diagnostic testing to evaluate lung function and support physician diagnosis and treatment. This role maintains accurate documentation across the pulmonary lab, bronchoscopy lab, and blood gas lab while ensuring high‑quality patient care, safety, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative, team‑focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate records for pulmonary lab, bronchoscopy lab, and blood gas lab.
• Performs testing maneuvers to determine pulmonary mechanics and lung volume studies as ordered by the physician, including spirometry, flow‑volume loops (FVL), forced vital capacity (FVC), maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV), diffusing capacity (DLCO), airway resistance, and methacholine challenge testing.
• Documents all pertinent data in the patient's medical record following completion of any service.
• Performs diagnostic procedures with the pulmonary physicians such as thoracentesis assists.
• Actively participates in filling daily schedules and confirming patient appointments/instructions to maximize productivity.
• Hands off patient care plan thoroughly and effectively with peers, physicians, and nursing staff, maintaining a team focus.

Qualifications

• Perform pulmonary function testing as ordered by the physician, including spirometry, FVL, FVC, MVV, DLCO, airway resistance, methacholine challenge testing.
• Performs various testing maneuvers to determine pulmonary mechanics and lung volume studies.
• Assists pulmonary physicians with diagnostic procedures, including thoracentesis support.
• Recognizes abnormal findings and communicates urgent concerns appropriately.

Documentation & Lab Management

• Maintains accurate and complete records for the pulmonary lab, bronchoscopy lab, and blood gas lab.
• Documents all pertinent patient data in the medical record following completion of services.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and departmental standards.

Patient Coordination & Productivity

• Actively participates in managing daily schedules to maximize lab productivity.
• Confirms patient appointments and provides clear pre‑test instructions.
• Ensures timely flow of patients through the department.

Team Collaboration

• Provides thorough and effective handoff communication regarding patient care plans to peers, physicians, and nursing staff.
• Maintains a collaborative, team‑focused environment.
• Supports quality improvement initiatives within the department.

Credentials

• BLS – Basic Life Saving Certification
• ACLS upon hire or within 3 months
• Certified Pulmonary Function Tech (PFT) preferred OR Registered Pulmonary Function Tech (PFT) preferred

Education

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Other Information

In the PRN position you work a minimum of 1 shift per week.

Entry

USD $0.00 per hour.

Max

USD $300.00 per hour.