What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pulmonary Function Technologist / Respiratory Therapist position at Canadian Association of Cardio-Pulmonary Technologists?
HEALTHY HEART INSTITUTE
Pulmonary Function Technologist / Respiratory Therapist
Part-Time | Drumheller & Red Deer, Alberta
Healthy Heart Institute is seeking an experienced Pulmonary Function Technologist or
Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary function testing at our Drumheller location one
day per week, with the opportunity to expand into additional days at our Red Deer clinic
depending on the candidate’s availability and interest.
This is an outpatient, daytime position with no evening, overnight, or weekend shifts.
Compensation may be structured on an hourly or per-test basis, depending on the
successful candidate and working arrangement.
THE POSITION
- Perform spirometry and bronchodilator testing.
- Perform lung volume testing / body plethysmography.
- Perform DLCO testing.
- Ensure testing meets appropriate quality and reproducibility standards.
- Coach patients effectively to obtain accurate and reliable results.
- Recognize technically unacceptable studies and repeat testing when required.
- Maintain accurate documentation and test records.
- Perform routine equipment quality control and assist with equipment maintenance
requirements.
- Work collaboratively with physicians, clinical staff, and administrative staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for a candidate who is already competent in performing complete
pulmonary function testing independently.
- Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs).
- Registered Pulmonary Function Technologists.
- CACPT-registered or registry-eligible candidates.
- Other appropriately qualified health professionals with demonstrated education,
training, and experience in pulmonary function testing.
Experience with spirometry, lung volumes / body plethysmography, and DLCO is strongly
preferred.
SCHEDULE
The initial requirement is approximately one day per week in Drumheller. For the right
candidate, there is potential to expand the position to include additional PFT days in Red
Deer.
COMPENSATION
Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience. The position may be
structured as either hourly compensation or per-test compensation. The final arrangement
can be discussed with the successful candidate.
ABOUT HEALTHY HEART INSTITUTE
Healthy Heart Institute is an independent outpatient diagnostic clinic based in Central
Alberta. Our multidisciplinary team provides cardiovascular and pulmonary diagnostic
services with a focus on accessible, high-quality patient care.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and a brief description of your pulmonary function testing
experience to:
Tammy Millan | Director of Operations | Healthy Heart Institute Inc.
tammy@hhi.life