Pulmonary Technologist

Pulmonary Technologist

The Adult Pulmonary Function Testing Lab is seeking a full-time Pulmonary Technologist to perform diagnostic activities with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities*

• Perform pulmonary function and exercise testing according to current best practices at all current sites.
• Prepare and maintain pulmonary function testing equipment prior to patient testing.
• Follow infection prevention and safety procedures as required by the organizational policies and The Joint Commission (TJC).
• Administer medication pertinent to pulmonary diagnostic evaluations.
• Communicate pertinent observations of patient status to unit leadership, medical director, and/or patient’s provider.
• Perform quality control/quality assurance tasks, including daily calibrations and syringe verifications, and periodic linearity and simulation studies.
• Assist support teams and vendors with hardware and software troubleshooting and repair.
• Stock and maintain designated areas in compliance with TJC.
• Maintain adequate compressed gas cylinder storage. Exchange gas cylinders for patients and equipment when needed.
• Follow department procedures for correct medical record entries.
• Complete required organizational mandatory learnings and department’s continuing education requirements.
• Prepare written documentation as requested by providers or research staff.
• Learning new clinical protocols and equipment when implemented by the department.
• Improvise diagnostic approach to unique patient situations.
• Assist with new staff onboarding.
• Provide staffing support for Pulmonary Rehabilitation (if applicable) and other units as needed.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, dependability, work well under pressure, and be able to handle ambiguous clinical situations.

Required Qualifications*

• Associates degree or NBRC minimum eligibility criteria for CPFT/RPFT exam

Desired Qualifications*

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in respiratory therapy, human physiology, kinesiology, exercise physiology or biology (latter with pre-medical curriculum).
• Education eligibility to take National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) exam as Certified or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT/RPFT) upon hire. NBRC requires a minimum of an Associate’s degree (or a minimum of 62 semester hours of college credit), including at least 3.0 credit hours each in Biology and Mathematics.
• Certification as a CPFT or RPFT within one year of hire
• Three months of experience in a clinical role in a healthcare setting

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Locations

University Hospital and Taubman Center initially. Possibility of rotating to satellite clinic sites.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.