The PFT/Rehabilitation Technician performs routine pulmonary function testing
(Spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity, airway resistance, thoracic gas
volume, respiratory muscle strength). Performs routine exercise studies such as
O2 titration and 6-minute walk, resting energy expenditure. Performs
cardiopulmonary exercise testing. Performs pulmonary rehabilitation diagnostic
and therapeutic exercise to others. CPFT-Cert Pulmonary Function Tech or
RPFT-Reg Pulmonary Function Tech required within 1 year of hire.

Education
Bachelor's Degree Exercise Physiology Required or
Associate's Degree from an AMA approved school of respiratory care or pulmonary
function technology Required

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

Licenses
Cert Pulmonary Function Tech Within 1 year Required or
Reg Pulmonary Function Tech Within 1 year Required or
Reg Respiratory Therapist Required or
Cert Respiratory Therapist Required
Basic Life Support Required