Manager Pulmonary Function Lab

This position is based in Dallas and requires travel to other locations within the DFW area.

About the role

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.

Requirements

• At least 3 years hospital-based or pediatric PFT experience required
• At least 2 years managing multi-site operations or vendor relationships required
• At least 5 years leadership experience preferred

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist-credentialed through the NBRC and Texas state licensure as Respiratory Therapist required
• Basic Life Support required
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist required upon hire
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) from NBRC required within 12 months of hire date

Education

• Master’s Degree preferred
• Associate’s Degree in Essential Respiratory Therapy required

Benefits

• 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

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 0800-1700