Job SummaryThe Adult Pulmonary Function Testing Lab is seeking a full-time Pulmonary Technologist to perform diagnostic activities with diverse patient populations.
Responsibilities*- Perform pulmonary function and exercise testing according to current best practices at all current sites.
- Prepare and maintain pulmonary function testing equipment prior to patient testing.
- Follow infection prevention and safety procedures as required by the organizational policies and The Joint Commission (TJC).
- Administer medication pertinent to pulmonary diagnostic evaluations.
- Communicate pertinent observations of patient status to unit leadership, medical director, and/or patient?s provider.
- Perform quality control/quality assurance tasks, including daily calibrations and syringe verifications, and periodic linearity and simulation studies.
- Assist support teams and vendors with hardware and software troubleshooting and repair.
- Stock and maintain designated areas in compliance with TJC.
- Maintain adequate compressed gas cylinder storage. Exchange gas cylinders for patients and equipment when needed.
- Follow department procedures for correct medical record entries.
- Complete required organizational mandatory learnings and department?s continuing education requirements.
- Prepare written documentation as requested by providers or research staff.
- Learning new clinical protocols and equipment when implemented by the department.
- Improvise diagnostic approach to unique patient situations.
- Assist with new staff onboarding.
- Provide staffing support for Pulmonary Rehabilitation (if applicable) and other units as needed.
- Demonstrate sound judgment, dependability, work well under pressure, and be able to handle ambiguous clinical situations.
Required Qualifications*- Associates degree or NBRC minimum eligibility criteria for CPFT/RPFT exam
Desired Qualifications*- Bachelor?s degree with a concentration in respiratory therapy, human physiology, kinesiology, exercise physiology or biology (latter with pre-medical curriculum).
- Education eligibility to take National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) exam as Certified or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT/RPFT) upon hire. NBRC requires a minimum of an Associate?s degree (or a minimum of 62 semester hours of college credit), including at least 3.0 credit hours each in Biology and Mathematics.
- Certification as a CPFT or RPFT within one year of hire
- Three months of experience in a clinical role in a healthcare setting
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Modes of WorkPositions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .
Work LocationsUniversity Hospital and Taubman Center initially. Possibility of rotating to satellite clinic sites.
Union AffiliationThis position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Job DetailJob Opening ID279646
Working TitlePulmonary Technologist
Job TitlePulmonary Technologist
Work LocationMichigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of WorkOnsite
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
FLSA StatusNonexempt
Organizational GroupUm Hospital
DepartmentMM Pulmonary Lab Tech
Posting Begin/End Date7/02/2026 - 7/09/2026
Salary$65,894.40 - $95,638.40
Career InterestPatient Care Services
