Pulmonary Function Technologist II
UVM Health - UVM Medical Center · Burlington, VT · 4 wk ago
Full-time
About the role
The Pulmonary Function Technologist II (PFT) independently provides all modes of pulmonary function testing as ordered by a physician, assists with bronchoscopies, interventional bronchoscopies and other invasive procedures, and monitors and recovers patients after treatment.
Responsibilities
- Perform all modes of pulmonary function testing as ordered by a physician.
- Assist with bronchoscopies and interventional bronchoscopies.
- Assist with other invasive procedures.
- Monitor and recover patients after treatment.
Education
- Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Program.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC.
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in Vermont.
- Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist within one year of hire date.
- Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist, preferred.
- Current BLS and ACLS certification.
- Verification of college transcript required (copy to be provided if invited for interview).
Experience
- Two years of experience in a PFT lab preferred.
- Experience with bronchoscopy, interventional bronchoscopy and cardio‑pulmonary stress testing preferred.
Schedule
Shift is commonly 7:00 am – 4:30 pm. The role can require later hours for bronchoscopy procedures, which could be 2 or 3 days per week. Weekend work is not routinely scheduled. Employees may voluntarily assist with emergent bronchoscopy procedures from time to time.
Benefits
This role is benefits eligible – UVMHN Main Staff.