Cardiopulmonary/Pulmonary Function Technician - Pediatrics Allergy & Pulmonary Medicine

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Dont miss this opportunity to join our energetic and growing team at WashU Division of Pediatric Allergy & Pulmonary Medicine!

Position Summary ----------------

This group consists of 20 attending physicians, 9 fellow physicians, and 6 nurse practitioners. This position is in a pediatric outpatient setting and is full-time patient-facing.

The position performs pulmonary function testing on pediatric patients in the ambulatory clinical setting in accordance with ATS technical standards and guidelines. Testing primarily consists of outpatient pulmonary function testing and occasional inpatient testing. Pulmonary function test results are discussed with medical providers and are monitored by the supervisor and medical director of the pulmonary function lab. Additional responsibilities extend to patient scheduling, billing, annual fit testing, and cleaning, calibration, and quality control of all equipment.

This is a weekday, daytime position. No weekends and 10 University holidays!

Job Description ----------------

### Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Always maintain patient privacy. Provide patients with clear and accurate information. Interacts with patients, staff, and physicians to ensure appropriate patient care and effective teamwork. Prepares, maintains, and calibrates PFT and lab equipment. Collects test samples, performs initial test analysis, and advises staff on findings. Performs tests such as spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity, methacholine challenge, exercise challenge from bronchospasm, cardiopulmonary stress test, and other diagnostic tests according to the American Thoracic Society (ATS) guidelines. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Assists in billing processes and data entry. Schedules patients for PFT appointments. Other duties as assigned.

### Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions:

• Office setting
• Patient care setting
• Requires extensive safety training
• Potential exposure to bodily fluids, blood-borne pathogens
• Exposure to chemicals; requires protective devices
• Physical effort: occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less)

### Required Qualifications

#### Education

• Associate degree

#### Certifications/Professional Licenses

• 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

#### Drivers License

• A drivers license is not required for this position

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### 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

• Prior experience in Pediatric PFT lab
• Prior experience with MGC Diagnostic Software - Breeze Suite
• Prior Experience with Epic
• Demonstrated effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Works well as part of a team
• CPFT or RPFT credentials

#### 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)

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### Salary Range

$29.80 - $46.19 / 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 ones qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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### Questions

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

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### Accommodation

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.

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### 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.

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### Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation
• 10 recognized holidays
• Sick time
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
• 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
• More!

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### 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.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

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### EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. 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, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment - fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.