About this role
The PFT/Rehabilitation Technician performs routine pulmonary function testing (Spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity, airway resistance, thoracic gas volume, respiratory muscle strength). Performs routine exercise studies such as O2 titration and 6-minute walk, resting energy expenditure. Performs cardiopulmonary exercise testing. Performs pulmonary rehabilitation diagnostic and therapeutic exercise to others. CPFT-Cert Pulmonary Function Tech or RPFT-Reg Pulmonary Function Tech required within 1 year of hire.
Education Bachelor's Degree Exercise Physiology Required or Associate's Degree from an AMA approved school of respiratory care or pulmonary function technology Required
Experience 1 year Year experience in pulmonary rehabilitation and/or pulmonary function testing Required General Experience in calibrating equipment, performing quality control procedures, and conducting a clinical exercise test Preferred
Licenses Cert Pulmonary Function Tech Within 1 year Required or Reg Pulmonary Function Tech Within 1 year Required or Reg Respiratory Therapist Required or Cert Respiratory Therapist Required Basic Life Support Required