JOB DETAILS
Pulmonary Technologist
CompanyUPMC
LocationPittsburgh
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 9, 2026
About The Company
UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.
About the Role
Join our team as a Full-Time Pulmonary Technologist!
This position will work primarily at the CHP Main Campus in Lawrenceville with occasional travel to CHP Satellite locations.
The Pulmonary Technologist performs pulmonary function tests as ordered by physicians in order to assist in the diagnosis of respiratory diseases. Performs technical and service duties necessary for the proper and continuing readiness of the Lab.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Operates and monitors pulmonary function equipment, making adjustments and calibrations as needed.
- Cleans and sterilizes equipment according to established guidelines.
- Reviews test results to ensure accuracy.
- Provides for and maintains professional growth, orients/precepts, attends and may teach classes.
- Performs pulmonary function tests, explains procedures to patients & families, and prepares patients for the test.
- Assists physicians with bronchoscopies.
- Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required
- Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required
- Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation required
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRTT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required prior to expiration of temporary practice permit
- Respiratory therapists who receive their CRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, 2002 are required to maintain certification under the NBRC requirements
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist preferred.
- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT)
- Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
- Clearances with renewal:
- Act 31, 33, 34, & 73
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Key Skills
Pulmonary function testingEquipment calibrationEquipment sterilizationPatient preparationBronchoscopy assistanceRespiratory careBasic Life SupportCardiopulmonary resuscitationTest result reviewPatient education
Categories
HealthcareScience & Research
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Pulmonary Technologist performs pulmonary function tests to assist in the diagnosis of respiratory diseases and maintains laboratory equipment readiness. They also provide patient education, assist physicians with bronchoscopies, and ensure the accuracy of test results.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
42529
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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