Pulmonary Function Therapist (Full Time 40 Hours/Week), Allegheny General Hospital

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Pulmonary Function Therapist (Full Time 40 Hours/Week), Allegheny General Hospital

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Pulmonary Function Therapist (Full Time 40 Hours/Week), Allegheny General Hospital

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320 E North Ave, Ground Floor NW Wing, Pittsburgh PA 15212, United States

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Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Provides pulmonary function diagnostic testing, ambulatory oximetry testing, arterial blood gas testing, pulmonary rehabilitation and assists with bronchoscopies for referred patients.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all pulmonary function testing, arterial blood gas punctures, bronchoscopy assistance, oximetry and home oxygen evaluations, exercise and stress testing and pre-surgical evaluations ensuring specific and accurate patient test results. (50%)

• Provides inpatient and outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation according to the Clinical Practice Guidelines established by the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) and the American Association for Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). (25%)

• Maintains proper calibration, quality control and analysis of all pulmonary diagnostic and rehabilitation equipment. Maintains required records of preventive maintenance and repair functions. (5%)

• Maintains proper infection prevention when cleaning reusable patient equipment. (10%)

• Performs all billing documentation and maintains departmental records according to departmental policy/procedures. (5%)

• Organizes and prioritizes workload and scheduling of patient testing in an efficient and effective manner. (5%)

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program

• Pennsylvania licensure as a Respiratory Therapist or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) National Board of Respiratory Care required prior to the expiration of the Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)

Preferred

• Certified and or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist

• Registered with the National Board of Respiratory Care RRT

• Two years' experience in pulmonary/respiratory medicine in a hospital setting

• Experience with pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy assistance and pulmonary rehabilitation

Additional Employment Requirements:

• CPR - American Heart Association

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate

• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

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Job Details

• Job category Respiratory
• Position Type Full Time
• Posted 09/14/2026
• Location(s) 320 E North Ave, Ground Floor NW Wing, Pittsburgh PA 15212, United States
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• Job Family Respiratory-AHN
• Req ID J269373

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