Job Title: Pulmonary Function Technician
Job 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 to 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.
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.
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:
• No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. • No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. • No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
• Effective Written Communication • Interpersonal Communication • Oral Communications • Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)
Salary Range:
$29.80 - $46.19 / Hourly
Grade C12-H
Questions:
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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.
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 • 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 • More!
Family:
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child • Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs • 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/
EEO Statement:
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the Universitys 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.