Senior Pulmonary Function Lab Therapist & Mentor

Penn Medicine; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital is seeking a skilled Respiratory Care/Pulmonary Diagnostics professional to promote high-quality patient assessment and care. The role involves performing pulmonary function tests, mentoring staff, and maintaining lab equipment with attention to privacy and billing procedures.

The incumbent will lead training, develop new procedures, and ensure compliance with clinical and regulatory standards while collaborating across disciplines to support patient

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science required; Masters preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in pulmonary function testing or respiratory care with leadership experience.
• Current PA Respiratory Care license.
• CPFT required; RPFT preferred.
• BLS required; ACLS/PALS within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine tests (spirometry, lung volumes, diffusing capacity, airway pressures, bronchodilator evaluation, induced sputum).
• Maintains and monitors equipment integrity in PFT and Exercise labs; requests service when needed.
• Trains and mentors new employees/students in pulmonary and exercise labs.
• Develops and implements new procedures; supports program improvement.
• Maintains supplies and generates reports for procedures and billing.
• Protects patient privacy and complies with applicable laws.
• May cover front desk or perform secretarial duties in emergencies.

Skills

Pulmonary function testing

Leadership/mentoring

Quality control

Patient care

Training program development

Education

Bachelor of Science

Masters preferred

Tools

PFT equipment

Clinical lab equipment

Job description

Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital is seeking a skilled Respiratory Care/Pulmonary Diagnostics professional to promote high-quality patient assessment and care. The role involves performing pulmonary function tests, mentoring staff, and maintaining lab equipment with attention to privacy and billing procedures.

The incumbent will lead training, develop new procedures, and ensure compliance with clinical and regulatory standards while collaborating across disciplines to support patient