Senior Pulmonary Function & Exercise Lab Specialist

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital is seeking an experienced Respiratory Care professional to lead the pulmonary function testing program. The incumbent will perform spirometry and related tests and mentor staff in pulmonary labs and exercise labs.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science, 3+ years in pulmonary function testing with leadership, PA licensure, CPFT, and BLS; ACLS/PALS within 6 months of hire. On-site position with focus on patient care and privacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science required; Masters preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of pulmonary function testing or respiratory care with progressive leadership, and program/project development and management.
• Current license to practice Respiratory Care in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technician (CPFT) required, Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT), preferred.
• BLS required; ACLS, PALS must be completed within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine tests (spirometry, lung volumes, diffusing capacity, airway pressures, bronchodilator evaluation, induced sputum).
• Maintains and monitors integrity of equipment in PFT and Exercise labs; requests service as needed.
• Mentors new employees and students in pulmonary lab and exercise lab.
• Develops and implements new procedures and participates in assessments to benefit Pulmonary Diagnostics Services.
• Maintains and generates reports for procedures performed and billing functions.
• Ensures patient privacy rights regarding procedures and tests.
• May cover the front desk or perform secretarial duties in emergencies.

Skills

Pulmonary function testing

Leadership

Quality control

Equipment maintenance

Education

Bachelor of Science

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital is seeking an experienced Respiratory Care professional to lead the pulmonary function testing program. The incumbent will perform spirometry and related tests and mentor staff in pulmonary labs and exercise labs.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science, 3+ years in pulmonary function testing with leadership, PA licensure, CPFT, and BLS; ACLS/PALS within 6 months of hire. On-site position with focus on patient care and privacy.