Cardiopulmonary/Pulmonary Function Technician - Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
Core
Performs pulmonary function testing, calibrates equipment, and supports clinical and research studies in a pulmonary function laboratory.
Role type
Clinical respiratory technician (pulmonary function testing)
Builds
Diagnostic test results and clinical data
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Medicine
Required skills
Pulmonary function testing, Equipment calibration, Quality control, Safety protocols, Data entry, Billing assistance
Preferred skills
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT), Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT), AARC membership
Technologies
PFT equipment, Clinical/diagnostic equipment
Responsibilities
Prepares and calibrates PFT equipment, Collects test samples and performs initial analysis, Performs tests per American Thoracic Society Guidelines, Maintains departmental policies and quality assurance standards, Assists in process billing and data entry
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC