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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Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
General Summary Statement
The incumbent is expected to promote organizational values of patient and visitor satisfaction by demonstrating courtesy and respect for patients and their families, visitors and other employees. Is expected to demonstrate competence in the assessment, treatment and care of patients whose ages range from early adolescence to adulthood/geriatrics. Is expected to exercise a wide latitude of independent judgment. Troubleshoots problems and reports actions taken and results to Clinical Specialist/Supervisor. Capable of calling Clinical Engineering or outside service contractor when in-house troubleshooting fails, after consulting Clinical Specialist/Supervisor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Essential functions of the position include but are not limited to:
- Performs routine tests (spirometry, lung volumes, diffusing capacity, airway pressures, bronchodilator evaluation, induced sputum), specialized tests (exercise tests, arterial sampling, methacholine challenge studies, shunt studies, high altitude simulation studies), research protocols, performs and monitors quality controls.
- Maintains and monitors general integrity of equipment in both PFT and Exercise labs. Performs complex maintenance and troubleshooting procedures on instruments and equipment as needed. Requests service from Clinical Engineering when indicated.
- Possesses the patience and skills necessary to deal with special problems (i.e.: longer test times, patients with cognitive difficulties, special testing requests, equipment malfunction.)
- Training and mentoring new employees/students in pulmonary lab and exercise lab.
- Shows initiative in development and implementation of new procedures; contributes in assessment of current techniques or does a project which directly benefits Pulmonary Diagnostics Services, Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital or general patient care.
- Maintains/monitors supplies in assigned work area.
- Maintains and generates reports for procedures performed and requisite billing functions.
- Is aware of patient privacy rights in regards to procedures and tests.
- Marginal functions of the position include, but are not limited to:
- May cover the front desk or perform secretarial duties in emergency situations.
- Performs other duties in area of responsibilities as assigned.
Education, Training, and Experience
- Bachelor of Science required; Masters preferred
- Minimum of three (3) years of pulmonary function testing or respiratory care with progressive leadership, and program/project development and management.
- Current license to practice Respiratory Care in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Certified Pulmonary Function Technician (CPFT) required, Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT), preferred.
- BLS required
- ACLS, PALS must be completed within 6 months of hire
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
General Summary Statement
The incumbent is expected to promote organizational values of patient and visitor satisfaction by demonstrating courtesy and respect for patients and their families, visitors and other employees. Is expected to demonstrate competence in the assessment, treatment and care of patients whose ages range from early adolescence to adulthood/geriatrics. Is expected to exercise a wide latitude of independent judgment. Troubleshoots problems and reports actions taken and results to Clinical Specialist/Supervisor. Capable of calling Clinical Engineering or outside service contractor when in-house troubleshooting fails, after consulting Clinical Specialist/Supervisor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Essential functions of the position include but are not limited to:
- Performs routine tests (spirometry, lung volumes, diffusing capacity, airway pressures, bronchodilator evaluation, induced sputum), specialized tests (exercise tests, arterial sampling, methacholine challenge studies, shunt studies, high altitude simulation studies), research protocols, performs and monitors quality controls.
- Maintains and monitors general integrity of equipment in both PFT and Exercise labs. Performs complex maintenance and troubleshooting procedures on instruments and equipment as needed. Requests service from Clinical Engineering when indicated.
- Possesses the patience and skills necessary to deal with special problems (i.e.: longer test times, patients with cognitive difficulties, special testing requests, equipment malfunction.)
- Training and mentoring new employees/students in pulmonary lab and exercise lab.
- Shows initiative in development and implementation of new procedures; contributes in assessment of current techniques or does a project which directly benefits Pulmonary Diagnostics Services, Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital or general patient care.
- Maintains/monitors supplies in assigned work area.
- Maintains and generates reports for procedures performed and requisite billing functions.
- Is aware of patient privacy rights in regards to procedures and tests.
- Marginal functions of the position include, but are not limited to:
- May cover the front desk or perform secretarial duties in emergency situations.
- Performs other duties in area of responsibilities as assigned.
Education, Training, and Experience
- Bachelor of Science required; Masters preferred
- Minimum of three (3) years of pulmonary function testing or respiratory care with progressive leadership, and program/project development and management.
- Current license to practice Respiratory Care in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Certified Pulmonary Function Technician (CPFT) required, Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT), preferred.
- BLS required
- ACLS, PALS must be completed within 6 months of hire
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
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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 NYU Langone Health, Allegheny Health Network, and PMA LLP, with the largest share of openings in New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 September 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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