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Chest Medicine Associates
Pulmonary Function Technologist (part-time or full-time)
South Portland, Maine
Chest Medicine Associates, a medical practice specializing in Pulmonary, Sleep, and Critical Care Medicine, is seeking a part-time or full-time Pulmonary Function Technologist to be based in the South Portland office.
This is a weekday position with no nighttime or weekend responsibilities.
\n- At least 3 years of prior experience performing pulmonary function testing is preferred.
- Credentialing by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Certified or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT or RPFT) is preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge of pulmonary function testing and Pulmonary Function Laboratory Policies and Procedures.
- Current Basic Life Support certificate
- Ability to work onsite M-F in South Portland, Maine. This is a weekday position with no night or weekend responsibilities.
- Accrued, paid time off and paid holidays
- 401K retirement plan with 3% minimum company contribution
- Profit-sharing plan (additional, discretionary contribution to retirement plan)
- Health, dental, disability, life and vision insurance (eligibility based on regular hours worked)
- Relocation assistance
- Convenient location in South Portland, Maine
- Obtains vital signs and arterial blood gas specimens.
- Performs pulmonary function tests, including spirometry with bronchodilator, plethysmography, diffusing capacity, methacholine challenge, MVV and respiratory muscle strength measurements, high altitude simulation, exercise oximetry, and 6-minute walk tests.
- Documents testing and care in electronic medical record.
- Prepares, maintains, and calibrates pulmonary function testing equipment.
- Supervises PFT Lab.
- Ensures quality control.
- Completes preventative maintenance requirements.
- Follows manufacturer's instructions; troubleshoots malfunctions; calls for repairs; and orders supplies.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects practice operations by keeping information confidential.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
KMA Human Resources Consulting has been engaged to manage this search. NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS PLEASE.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
