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19102, Philadelphia, PA
Pulmonary Function Tech (FT; 40hrs/wk) - Temple Physicians Inc, Yardley

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The job involves performing routine pulmonary function tests, exercise studies, and home sleep testing setup and education.
Candidates must have an Associate's Degree from an AMA-approved school in respiratory care or pulmonary function technology.
A minimum of 1 year of experience in pulmonary rehabilitation and/or pulmonary function testing is preferred.
Licenses required include Certification as a Pulmonary Function Tech or Respiratory Therapist, along with Basic Life Support certification.
The position offers a salary of $60,000 per year.

Performs routine pulmonary function testing (Spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity, airway resistance, thoracic gas volume, respiratory muscle strength). Performs routine exercise studies such as oxygen titration and 6-minute walks, resting energy expenditure. Performs set-up and teaching for Home Sleep testing. Trains and educates clinical staff.

Education
Associate's Degree AMA approved school of respiratory care or pulmonary
function technology Required

Experience
1 year experience in pulmonary rehabilitation and/or pulmonary function testing Preferred
General Experience in calibrating equipment, performing quality control procedures, and
conducting a clinical exercise test Preferred

Licenses
Cert Pulmonary Function Tech Required or
Cert Respiratory Therapist Required or
Reg Pulmonary Function Tech Required
Basic Life Support Required
Reg Respiratory Therapist Preferred
Amer College of Sports Med. Preferred

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Pulmonary Function Tech (FT; 40hrs/wk) - Temple Physicians Inc, Yardley