Cardiopulmonary/Pulmonary Function Technician - Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

University of Washington: CoMotion

$99K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree required.
  • Basic Life Support certification needed within one month of hiring.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred or applicable state licensure.
  • Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills are valued.
  • Familiarity with Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and calibrate pulmonary function testing (PFT) equipment.
  • Collect test samples and analyze initial results for staff guidance.
  • Conduct tests per American Thoracic Society guidelines.
  • Maintain departmental policies, quality assurance, and safety standards.
  • Assist with billing processes, data management, and equipment maintenance.

Benefits

  • Up to 22 days of vacation plus 10 holidays and sick leave.
  • Comprehensive health insurance with low copays and priority appointments.
  • Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible staff.
  • Defined contribution (403(b)) retirement plan with 7% university match.
  • Wellness programs including health screenings and mental health resources.
Full Job Description
Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110 Scheduled Hours
40

Position Summary
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.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Associate degree


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

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


Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.


Skills:

Not Applicable


Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
  • 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).

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Effective Written Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Oral Communications, Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)

Grade
C12-H

Salary Range
$30.93 - $47.94 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our .

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please emailor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

  • 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

  • Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

  • 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.

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