UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a Pulmonary Technologist II to join our team on a full-time basis in the Falk Medical Building!

This position is 40 hours a week, 8-hour daylight shifts, with no weekends or holidays required!

Under the general supervision of the Medical and Administrative Directors of Pulmonary Services the Pulmonary Technologist II is responsible for all aspects of the technical, analytical and the instruction of all high-risk procedures in the pulmonary evaluation process regarding patient testing.

Responsibilities:

Performs all pulmonary diagnostic testing per department protocols  Performs cardiopulmonary stress testing.  Responsible for comprehensive bronchoprovocation challenge testing procedures.  Performs exercise desaturation and home oxygen evaluations. Also obtains arterial blood gas and hemoglobin samples.  Maintains and calibrates diagnostic equipment. Applies basic troubleshooting skills and makes minor adjustments to the equipment when necessary. Provides cross coverage into pulmonary rehab as requested.  Prepares for and responds to emergencies consistent with departmental guidelines.    Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned.