Pulmonary Function Technologist Jobs
Pulmonary function technologist jobs are open across hospitals, pulmonary clinics, academic medical centers, and Veterans Affairs facilities, at every level from entry-level technologist to lead and supervisor, with specializations in spirometry, sleep diagnostics, and cardiopulmonary stress testing. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Job Summary:
The Pulmonary Function Technologist performs pulmonary functions on adult and pediatric patients.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program.
- Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Valid Oklahoma Respiratory Care Practitioner License. Basic Life Support (BLS) within 2 months of hire.
- Work Experience: 1 - 2 years related experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to integrate the analysis of data to discover facts or develop knowledge, concepts or interpretations.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Performs pulmonary functions on adult and pediatric patients in a timely manner and follows CDC guidelines on aseptic technique.
- Prints and charts findings in the medical record.
- Performs pulmonary function within 24 hours of being ordered.
- Reports findings in the medical record immediately following study.
- Follows CDC guidelines when performing tests.
- Performs metabolic resting & exercise studies on adult & pediatric patients in a timely manner & follows CDC guidelines on aseptic technique.
- Prints & charts findings in the medical records & contacts attending physicians when necessary.
- Collects & records all pertinent patient data on every test 100% of the time.
- Performs charting & charging computer processing within 1 hour of test completion.
- Collects & collates data for any QA audit & reports them to QA Coordinator.
- Collects and records pertinent patient data, performs computer charting and appropriate charging of procedures.
- Performs and documents equipment maintenance and calibrations, weekly tracks, malfunctions and repairs by performing the proper paperwork.
- Maintains testing equipment in a ready state by performing routine preventive maintenance and tracking calibrations, equipment failures and repairs.
- Maintains technician expertise by reading and documenting 1 article per month, sharing information with department management staff.
- Maintains current certifications.
- Provides education and training to other staff members on the use of testing equipment as needed.
- Provides clinical education to students, nurses and physicians as directed.
- Maintains technical expertise and provides educational opportunities for other departmental and hospital personnel, and physicians.
- Markets diagnostic testing to physicians and other healthcare agencies.
- Performs metabolic studies in the absence of the metabolic technologist.
- Regularly visits with pulmonary physicians and others to assure that the appropriate tests and protocols are current.
Decision Making:
Independent judgment in making decisions involving non-routine problems under general supervision.
Working Relationships:
- Works directly with patients and/or customers.
- Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
- Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
- Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.
- Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above.
Special Job Dimensions:
None.
Supplemental Information:
This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.
LOCATION:
Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401
Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana.
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Job Summary:
The Pulmonary Function Technologist performs pulmonary functions on adult and pediatric patients.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program.
- Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Valid Oklahoma Respiratory Care Practitioner License. Basic Life Support (BLS) within 2 months of hire.
- Work Experience: 1 - 2 years related experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to integrate the analysis of data to discover facts or develop knowledge, concepts or interpretations.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Performs pulmonary functions on adult and pediatric patients in a timely manner and follows CDC guidelines on aseptic technique.
- Prints and charts findings in the medical record.
- Performs pulmonary function within 24 hours of being ordered.
- Reports findings in the medical record immediately following study.
- Follows CDC guidelines when performing tests.
- Performs metabolic resting & exercise studies on adult & pediatric patients in a timely manner & follows CDC guidelines on aseptic technique.
- Prints & charts findings in the medical records & contacts attending physicians when necessary.
- Collects & records all pertinent patient data on every test 100% of the time.
- Performs charting & charging computer processing within 1 hour of test completion.
- Collects & collates data for any QA audit & reports them to QA Coordinator.
- Collects and records pertinent patient data, performs computer charting and appropriate charging of procedures.
- Performs and documents equipment maintenance and calibrations, weekly tracks, malfunctions and repairs by performing the proper paperwork.
- Maintains testing equipment in a ready state by performing routine preventive maintenance and tracking calibrations, equipment failures and repairs.
- Maintains technician expertise by reading and documenting 1 article per month, sharing information with department management staff.
- Maintains current certifications.
- Provides education and training to other staff members on the use of testing equipment as needed.
- Provides clinical education to students, nurses and physicians as directed.
- Maintains technical expertise and provides educational opportunities for other departmental and hospital personnel, and physicians.
- Markets diagnostic testing to physicians and other healthcare agencies.
- Performs metabolic studies in the absence of the metabolic technologist.
- Regularly visits with pulmonary physicians and others to assure that the appropriate tests and protocols are current.
Decision Making:
Independent judgment in making decisions involving non-routine problems under general supervision.
Working Relationships:
- Works directly with patients and/or customers.
- Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
- Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
- Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.
- Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above.
Special Job Dimensions:
None.
Supplemental Information:
This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.
LOCATION:
Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401
Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana.
EOE Protected Veterans/Disability
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- National Jewish Health2
- Geisinger1
- Geisinger Health Plan1
- Marshfield Clinic Health System1
- NYU Langone Health1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services8
- Education1
- Non-Profit & Social Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pulmonary function technologist jobs.
- CPFT or RPFT credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Proficiency in spirometry, DLCO, lung volumes, and bronchoprovocation testing
- Experience operating body plethysmography and impulse oscillometry equipment
- Associate or bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy or a related clinical science
- Knowledge of ATS/ERS standardization guidelines for pulmonary function testing
- Ability to work with patients who have limited cooperation or physical limitations
Tips for Your Pulmonary Function Technologist Job Search
List every credentialed test you perform
Your resume should name the specific tests you're trained to administer, including spirometry, DLCO, body plethysmography, and bronchial challenge. Hiring managers screen for these terms directly, so generic phrases like 'pulmonary diagnostics' won't surface your application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists pulmonary function technologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job postings by lab setting
Hospital-based labs, outpatient clinics, and research institutions each prioritize different skills. Search with setting-specific terms like 'pulmonary function lab' or 'respiratory diagnostics clinic' to find openings that match your actual day-to-day experience rather than applying broadly.
Highlight CPFT or RPFT credential status
Many postings explicitly require or prefer National Board for Respiratory Care credentials. List your CPFT or RPFT designation in your resume header and your certifications section, not just buried in a summary paragraph, so screeners catch it immediately.
Prepare to walk through a case during interviews
Interviewers often ask you to describe how you'd handle a patient who can't complete a maneuver or produces inconsistent results. Practice explaining your quality control process out loud, referencing ATS and ERS acceptability and repeatability criteria, so your answer is precise and confident.
Negotiate around equipment and lab volume
Before accepting an offer, ask which spirometry and plethysmography systems the lab uses and how many studies are performed daily. These details affect both your daily workload and how quickly your skills stay current, and they're fair and expected questions at the offer stage.
Pulmonary Function Technologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most pulmonary function technologists?
The companies hiring the most pulmonary function technologists right now include National Jewish Health, Geisinger, and Geisinger Health Plan, with the largest share of openings in Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Academic medical centers and large health systems consistently account for the majority of active postings.
How many pulmonary function technologist jobs are remote?
About 0% of pulmonary function technologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is low relative to other healthcare roles because most testing requires in-person patient contact. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote components are data interpretation, quality review, and telehealth respiratory consultation roles within larger health systems.
How do you become a pulmonary function technologist?
Most pulmonary function technologists start by completing an accredited respiratory therapy program and earning an associate or bachelor's degree. After gaining clinical experience in respiratory diagnostics, candidates sit for the Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist exam through the National Board for Respiratory Care. Some technologists advance to the Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist credential, which requires additional experience and a more comprehensive examination.
Can you get hired as a pulmonary function technologist without experience?
Entry-level positions do exist, particularly at teaching hospitals and large health systems that train new technologists on the job, but most postings expect at least some clinical background. Completing a respiratory therapy program with a pulmonary diagnostics rotation, volunteering in a pulmonary lab during school, or applying to technician assistant roles that transition into full testing responsibilities are the most reliable paths in without direct prior experience.
What does the pulmonary function technologist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes involve an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a technical interview or skills assessment with the lab director or chief technologist. You'll likely be asked to describe your testing methodology, explain how you ensure quality control, and walk through how you handle uncooperative or medically complex patients. Some facilities include a brief practical demonstration or shadow shift before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to pulmonary function technologist jobs?
You can find and apply to pulmonary function technologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your credentials, experience, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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