Pulmonary Function Technician

The University of Kansas Health System • Miller, SD

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About The Position

The Pulmonary Function Technician has an educational background in respiratory therapy and specialized training in pulmonary function diagnostics. The role 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 technician also performs pulmonary function laboratory administrative tasks, including patient scheduling, registration, and telephone support.

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) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within one year.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Nice To Haves

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

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 laboratory administrative tasks, including patient scheduling, registration, and telephone support.
• Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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