Cardiopulmonary/Pulmonary Function Technician - Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

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.

Job DescriptionPrimary 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 QualificationsEducation:

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: