Pulmonary Function Technician

The University of Kansas Health System • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

The Pulmonary Function Technician has an educational background in respiratory therapy with specialized training in pulmonary function diagnostics. The technician performs routine and specialized pulmonary function tests, calibrates and maintains equipment to manufacturer and department standards, and cleans and disinfects equipment and surfaces to hospital and department standards. The role also includes administrative duties in the pulmonary function lab, such as patient scheduling, registration, and telephone support. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited college or university, or equivalent military training program.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) from the Kansas or Missouri State Board of Healing Arts upon hire.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within one year.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience in respiratory therapy, or a completed practicum in pulmonary function testing as part of a respiratory therapy curriculum.
• One or more years of experience in a full-service pulmonary function lab.

Responsibilities

• Perform pulmonary function tests, including spirometry, lung volumes, lung diffusing capacity, arterial blood gas draws, six-minute walk tests, cardiopulmonary exercise tests, and other specified tests, according to ATS and department standards.
• Perform user maintenance and equipment calibrations according to manufacturer and department procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action to restore equipment to operational standards.
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize cardiopulmonary equipment according to hospital and department infection-control standards.
• Perform pulmonary function lab administrative tasks, including patient scheduling, registration, and telephone support.
• Meet the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

What This Job Offers

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