Laboratory:Pulmonary Function Technologist (PFT)

Job Title: Pulmonary Function Technologist

City/State: Nashua, New Hampshire

Shift: Varied, 4×10 Flex, 07:00:00-17:00:00

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Start Date: 07/27/2026

Job Description:

Communicates effectively with all medical staff members, the Manager of Respiratory & Pulmonary Services, director of Pulmonary Function Lab, the Medical Director of Respiratory Therapy and Pulmonary Function Lab and the Clinical Coordinator for Respiratory Therapy and Pulmonary Lab Services. Performs all testing modalities provided in the pulmonary function lab. Assists in the development and implementation of new testing procedures/equipment and policies. Helps to oversee and train/teach the respiratory therapy students assigned to a clinical rotation in the PFT Lab, participates in biologic control testing in the PFT lab and clarifies any ambiguous testing orders. Maintains compliance with charge on documentation policy/procedure. Assists manager, Clinical Coordinator and Administrative Systems Coordinator with the performance of PFT Lab Daily Transaction Activity Reports (DTAR), and compilation of monthly statistics. Ensures accurate patient registration in accordance with CMS and Covenant policies. Stays abreast of the latest technology for pulmonary function testing and Respiratory Therapy education.

Responsibilities:

• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
• Completes annual competency related to all job duties for PFT technologists and for ABG lab.
• Effectively communicates with providers, ambulatory care offices, and staff members for scheduling of specialty exams in the Pulmonary Lab.
• Confirms patient appointments on day prior to scheduled testing and provides testing instructions when necessary.
• Provides accurate documentation of testing performed and billing in the electronic medical record.
• Prepares, maintains, and calibrates pulmonary function testing equipment.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and reports needed repairs/replacements.

Requirements:

• Maintain a current New Hampshire license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, RCP, required.
• Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) required.
• Maintains CPR Certification.
• Graduate of an approved AMA school of Respiratory Therapy or a Cardiopulmonary Technologist training program preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in the Respiratory Therapy field and Pulmonary Function Testing preferred.