Cardiopulmonary/Pulmonary Function Technician - Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

Washington University Medical Campusmid

Other

0 views0 saves0 applied

Quick Summary

Key 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.

Requirements Summary

Associate degree Certifications/Professional Licenses:The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential,

Technical Tools

Other

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Responsible for overseeing daily clinical operations and performing pulmonary function testing, while supporting the coordination of both clinical and research studies conducted through the laboratory. Contributes to the development, implementation, and maintenance of standard operating procedures and quality control measures to ensure accurate and consistent testing outcomes.

Responsibilities

~1 min read

→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.

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.

Requirements

~1 min read

Associate degree

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Respiratory Care Practitioner License- Missouri Division of Professional Registration
National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC if Licensed after 2002)
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).

Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)
Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)
National Board for Respiratory Care
AARC membership

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

No specific work experience is required for this position. Relevant Experience (1 Year), Hipaa Compliance (1 Year), Pulmonary Function Tests Laboratory (1 Year), Clinical (1 Year)

Not Applicable Effective Written Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Oral Communications, Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)

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

About the Role

~1 min read

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

C12-H

$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.

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

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or 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.

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.

What We Offer

~1 min read

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

✓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.

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.