Pulmonary Technologist II (Exercise Physiologist/Respiratory Therapist)

UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a Pulmonary Technologist II to join our team on a full-time basis in the Falk Medical Building!

This position is 40 hours a week, 8-hour daylight shifts, with no weekends or holidays required!

• Qualified Exercise Physiologists and Respiratory Therapists will also be considered and are encouraged to apply!
  
  

Under the general supervision of the Medical and Administrative Directors of Pulmonary Services the Pulmonary Technologist II is responsible for all aspects of the technical, analytical and the instruction of all high-risk procedures in the pulmonary evaluation process regarding patient testing.

Responsibilities:

• Performs all pulmonary diagnostic testing per department protocols
• Performs cardiopulmonary stress testing.
• Responsible for comprehensive bronchoprovocation challenge testing procedures.
• Performs exercise desaturation and home oxygen evaluations. Also obtains arterial blood gas and hemoglobin samples.
• Maintains and calibrates diagnostic equipment. Applies basic troubleshooting skills and makes minor adjustments to the equipment when necessary.
• Provides cross coverage into pulmonary rehab as requested.
• Prepares for and responds to emergencies consistent with departmental guidelines.
• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must be credentialed by the NBRC as a Certified or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist, OR certified as an Exercise Specialist or Exercise Physiologist by the American College of Sports Medicine, OR credentialed by the NBRC as a Respiratory Care Practitioner with one year experience in pulmonary diagnostic testing; OR equivalent with a demonstrated proficiency in all procedures offered by the Department.
• Must obtain CPFT credential within 2 years of hire.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification must be obtained within one year.
• Must be able to interact with unstable patients and operate complex medical electronic equipment.
  
  

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) OR Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  
  

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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