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!

Purpose:
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:

• Maintains and calibrates diagnostic equipment. Applies basic troubleshooting skills and makes minor adjustments to the equipment when necessary.
• Assists in providing emergency medical care.
• Performs cardio pulmonary stress testing, including the insertion and maintenance of arterial lines. May also administer medications for patient prep for cardio pulmonary exercise testing
• Performs exercise desaturation and home oxygen evaluations. Also obtains arterial blood gas and hemoglobin samples.
• Performs duties and responsibilities according to the corporate philosophy and basis of service excellence of the UPMC Health System.
• Assists with department orientation and teaching staff and or students. Also assists with research activities.
• Performs pulmonary diagnostic testing including spirometry, lung volumes and diffusing capacity. Administers respiratory care medications as they relate to performance of pulmonary function testing as delineated in policies /protocols.
• Assists the Department Supervisor with monitoring and improving the Department Quality Assurance Program including the evaluation of new testing equipment and or techniques.
• Responsible for comprehensive bronchoprovacation challenge testing procedures.