Cardiopulmonary/Pulmonary Function Technician - Pediatric Allergy & Pulmonary Medicine | Washington University in St. Louis - Military Veterans

Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary Position performs pulmonary function studies on patients in the clinical laboratory setting in accordance with ATS technical standards and guidelines. Testing includes both outpatient and occasional inpatient. Pulmonary function tests results are discussed with medical provider and are monitored by the supervisor and medical director of the pulmonary function lab. Additional responsibilities extend to patient scheduling, billing, cleaning and quality control of all equipment. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Maintain patient privacy at all times. 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 test such as spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity, methacholine challenge,   exercise challenge from bronchospasm, cardiopulmonary stress test, and other diagnostic test   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. Performs other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions St. Louis Childrens Hospital Childrens Specialty Care Center West County Childrens Specialty Care Center South County Graham Rd. Shiloh, IL (Illinois license required) Normal office environment Patient care setting Physical Effort Occasional lifting and pushing of equipment ~25 lbs Equipment Potential exposure to bodily fluids and blood-borne pathogens Exposure to chemicals Requires personal protective equipment (PPE) 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 Qualifications Education: Associate degree Certifications: The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification 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: No specific work experience is required for this position. Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in Pediatric PFT lab strongly desired. Prior experience 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, desired. Preferred Qualifications Education: No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section. Certifications: No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section. Work Experience: No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section. Skills: Effective Written Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Oral Communications, Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Grade C11-H Salary Range $27.00 - $41.87 / 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. Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ . 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, 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 Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! 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? Weve got you covered. 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