Pulmonary Function - Mgr Pulmonary Function Lab

Job Title & Specialty Area: Pulmonary Function Lab Manager

Department: Pulmonary Function

Location: Dallas

Shift: M-F 8-5

Job Type: (On-Site)

Why Children’s Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary

The Pulmonary Function Lab Manager assumes the daily organizational management of the Pediatric Diagnostic Operations within our multi-site Pulmonary service line. This leadership role is responsible for supervising a team of Pulmonary Function Technicians (PFT), ensuring clinical quality and regulatory compliance, coordinating diagnostic services across multiple sites of care, and supporting service line growth initiatives. The Pulmonary Function Lab Manager plays a critical role in the accurate and safe execution of pulmonary function testing, team leadership, clinical research, operational efficiency, and patient-centered care. The incumbent collaborates with clinical leaders and interdisciplinary teams across locations and ensures alignment with strategic and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management
• Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate PFT technicians across inpatient and outpatient pediatric care sites.
• Conduct annual performance and competency assessments to ensure adherence to standards and ongoing development.
• Develop staffing models and scheduling processes to ensure adequate coverage across multiple locations.
• Clinical Operations
• Oversee the day-to-day functions of PFT labs at Dallas, Plano, and satellite clinics.
• Ensure proper execution and standardization of:
• o Spirometry
• o Lung Volumes (Plethysmography)
• o DLCO
• o Bronchoprovocation testing
• Maintain equipment functionality and calibration records; troubleshoot technical issues.
• Collaborate with research teams to support and facilitate clinical research activities within the PFT labs.
• Regulatory & Compliance
• Ensure accurate documentation in Epic and timely provider communication.
• Maintain compliance with ATS, CMS, Joint Commission, HIPAA, and infection prevention standards.
• Develop, review, and enforce PFT lab standard operating policies and procedures.
• Third-Party Vendor Management
• Manage relationships with external vendors providing diagnostic equipment, maintenance, calibration, or contracted testing services.
• Ensure vendor adherence to contractual terms and clinical safety standards.
• Monitor vendor performance through KPIs, satisfaction metrics, and incident tracking.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Clinical Engineering, and IT to manage equipment lifecycles, service tickets, and software integrations.
• Service Line & Strategic Coordination
• Collaborate with pulmonologists, respiratory therapy, and administrative leadership to ensure alignment of lab services with clinical workflows.
• Support pulmonary service line expansion through resource planning, capacity modeling, and performance analytics.
• Participate in long-range planning for diagnostic service enhancements and capital investment proposals.
• Quality & Performance Improvement
• Track and analyze lab performance metrics such as test accuracy, throughput, technician productivity, and patient satisfaction.
• Lead quality improvement and accreditation readiness initiatives.
• Facilitate staff huddles, team meetings, and cross-functional communication to foster continuous improvement.
  
  

Work Experience

• At least 3 years hospital-based or pediatric PFT experience; RRT
• experience in research and understanding of patient population
• At least 2 years managing multi-site operations or vendor relationships
• At least 2-5 years leadership experience pref
  
  

EDUCATION

• Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience Respiratory Therapy Req
  
  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• RRT- Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialed through the NBRC Upon Hire Req
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) Upon Hire Req
• Texas state licensure as Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire Req
• PACES 180 Days Req
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Req
  
  

JOB PROFILE

• Typically manages professional staff and/or team leaders over multiple teams
• Typical span of control: Administrative 8-10, Clinical 10-13, Support Services 11-13; e.g. Admin: Fin, IT, Legal, HR, Public Affairs; Support Services: EVS, Security, Engineering, Food Services.
• Accountable for the performance and results of a team or multiple teams within own discipline
• Adapts unit plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges
• Provides guidance, coaching, and feedback to team leaders on effective management techniques
• Makes employment decisions for the team, seeking direction from more senior leaders on more complex situations
• Decisions are guided by policies, procedures, and functional priorities; receives guidance from a higher-level manager on high-impact decisions
• Monitors quality metrics and changes in practice that impact clinical, financial, or operational outcomes and develops action plans to address areas for improvement
• Provides guidance to others as needed for non-routine and/or complex problems/situations
• Monitors and manages a budget for defined area of responsibility
  
  

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care For You

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
  
  

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.