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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in pulmonary function testing and adherence to American Thoracic Society Guidelines while maintaining quality control and departmental standards. Holds relevant certifications and licenses, ensuring compliance with safety and operational protocols in clinical settings.
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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)Respiratory Care Practitioner LicenseBasic Life Support CertificationQuality Control Measures
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Hard Skills
Pulmonary Function TestingTest Sample CollectionInitial Test AnalysisEquipment CalibrationStandard Operating Procedures Development
Soft Skills
Effective Written CommunicationInterpersonal CommunicationOral Communication
Tools & Technologies
PFT EquipmentLaboratory Equipment Maintenance
Certifications & Qualifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Basic Life Support CertificationRegistered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)
Industry Keywords
American Thoracic Society GuidelinesQuality AssuranceHIPAA ComplianceClinical OperationsInfection Control Standards
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee daily clinical operations
- Perform pulmonary function testing
- Support coordination of clinical and research studies conducted through the laboratory
- Contribute to developing, implementing, and maintaining standard operating procedures
- Maintain quality control measures to ensure accurate and consistent testing outcomes
- Prepare and calibrate PFT equipment
- Collect test samples and perform initial test analysis
- Advise staff on test findings
- Perform tests according to American Thoracic Society Guidelines
- Maintain departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards
- Assist with billing processes, data entry and maintenance, and lab equipment care and maintenance
Requirements
What you’ll need- Associate degree
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Respiratory Care Practitioner License- Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC if Licensed after 2002)
- Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date
- Online BLS certifications without a skills assessment component are not sufficient
- No specific work experience is required
- Preferred: Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)
- Preferred: Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)
- Preferred: National Board for Respiratory Care
- Preferred: AARC membership
- Preferred: 1 year relevant experience
- Preferred: 1 year HIPAA compliance experience
- Preferred: 1 year pulmonary function tests laboratory experience
- Preferred: 1 year clinical experience
- Effective written communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Oral communication
- Pulmonary function testing (PFT)
Benefits
Comp & perks- 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
- Defined contribution 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employee and university contributions starting at 7%
- Wellness challenges
- Annual health screenings
- Mental health resources
- Mindfulness programs and courses
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Financial resources
- Access to dietitians
- 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child
- Family care resources for childcare needs
- Adult care resources
- Tuition covered for the employee and family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years