Pulmonary Function Specialist

About the role

The Pulmonary Function Specialist is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services as prescribed by a physician. The Pulmonary Function Specialist (PFS) has responsibility for performing routine and advanced pulmonary function testing and acting as a resource for these procedures in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory. This position will also be responsible for monitoring workflow and/or may coordinate the daily operation of the Pulmonary Function Laboratory. This position requires excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Laboratory standards associated with safety are constantly followed.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm. Location: UMMC West Bank Rehab Building, 2512 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN.

Responsibilities

• Assess data and patient needs and identify expected outcomes.
• Obtain patient vitals including but not limited to blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate.
• Analyze and respond to identify needs and potential risks.
• Involve the patient, family, and other health care team members in gathering data.
• Identify outcomes that are age‑appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic, and attainable.
• Validate outcomes with patient, family, and other health team members.
• Document data and identified outcomes.
• Perform all PFT testing, including Flow Volume Loop, Lung Volume (Plethysmograph), Diffusion Capacity (Single Breath), Bronchodilator Response, Methacholine Challenge, and Exercise Challenge.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Appraise the validity of test orders and results.
• Follow established practice and determine/suggest the need for further PFT testing to physicians.
• Follow ATS Guidelines for Pulmonary Function Tests.
• Evaluate the validity of testing based on calibration and patient efforts.
• Verify equipment is in proper working condition.
• Equipment Maintenance: Daily calibration of plethysmograph and metabolic cart.
• Assess calibration to ensure accurate patient testing.
• Perform troubleshooting repairs of both software and hardware problems.
• Contact factory service personnel to perform equipment troubleshooting over the phone.
• Contact bio‑medical engineering to coordinate equipment repairs.

Required Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association or Red Cross) within 30 days.
• CPFT or RPFT / National Board for Respiratory Care within 1 year.

Preferred Qualifications

• A.A./A.S. in Respiratory Care from a JRCRTE‑accredited program.
• 1 year experience performing pulmonary function testing in a healthcare environment.
• Respiratory Care License / State of MN.

Benefits

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability insurance; PTO and Sick and Safe Time; tuition reimbursement; retirement plans; early access to earned wages; and more. For additional information, see https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract.

Compensation

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer is what will be honored.