Cardiopulmonary/Pulmonary Function Technician - Pulmonary & Critical Care

Washington University in St. Louis

4d • $30 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs pulmonary function studies. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Prepares and calibrates PFT equipment. Collects test samples, performs initial test analysis and advises staff on findings. Performs tests according the American Thoracic Society Guidelines. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Assists in process billing, data entry/maintenance and lab equipment care/maintenance. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment Requires extensive safety training Exposure to blood-borne pathogens Exposure to chemicals Requires protective devices Patient care setting Direct patient care setting. Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table. Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing). Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less). Equipment Office equipment. Clinical/diagnostic equipment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Requirements

• Associate degree
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Nice To Haves

• No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Effective Written Communication
• Interpersonal Communication
• Oral Communications
• Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)

Responsibilities

• Prepares and calibrates PFT equipment.
• Collects test samples, performs initial test analysis and advises staff on findings.
• Performs tests according the American Thoracic Society Guidelines.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Assists in process billing, data entry/maintenance and lab equipment care/maintenance.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree