Diagnostic Tech PFT Lab-The Lung Center

Valley View•Glenwood Springs, CO

23d•$33 - $48

About The Position

Valley View Hospital is hiring a full-time Pulmonary Diagnostic Technician for its Pulmonary Function Testing lab in the Lung Center. The technician provides specialized diagnostic procedures for cardiopulmonary patients of all ages in accordance with department policies and procedures. The clinic schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There are no call requirements and no nights, weekends, or holidays.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited NBRC school for Respiratory Care, or complete 62 semester hours of college credit from a regionally accredited college or university (or equivalent), including college-level biology, chemistry, and mathematics courses.
Have at least six months of clinical experience in pulmonary function technology before applying for the PFT Examination. This experience must be at least eight hours per week for a calendar year under the supervision of a Medical Director of a pulmonary function laboratory or an NBRC-acceptable special care area.
BLS certification is required.
ACLS certification is required before performing CPEX testing.
Obtain NBRC specialty certification in Diagnostic Testing (CPFT or RPFT) within the first year.
Respiratory Therapists must be licensed in the State of Colorado.

Nice To Haves

Three years of routine and critical cardiopulmonary care for patients of all ages and education levels.
Experience in diagnostic modalities.

Responsibilities

Provide specialized diagnostic procedures for cardiopulmonary patients of all ages in compliance with department policies and procedures.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including coverage for eligible dependents.
Employer-paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options.
Flexible Spending Account for health care and dependent care.
Paid time off, paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), paid sick and bereavement leave under HFWA, and leaves of absence.
Tuition assistance.
Retirement Plan 401(a).
Retirement Plan 403(b) with employer matching contributions.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee discounts on Valley View Medical Services.
Voluntary benefits, including discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, corporate ski passes, and a free car seat for eligible Valley View employees' newborn or adopted children.
Free use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.
Employer qualifies for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Relocation and other financial assistance may apply.