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Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic pulmonary function tests. Prepares equipment for use. Collects and evaluates clinical data and quality control data. Acts as a resource for other clinics performing spirometry testing, reviews their data for acceptability, and coordinates processing of their reports. Provides training for providers and designated clinical staff on use of the interpretation system. Set up new PFT operations, upgrades, and installation of new software as needed to include 20 testing stations and one workstation. Work as a liaison between the spirometry software/hardware vendor and Kelsey-Seybold IT departments. Prepare clinical quality control program in collaboration with Pulmonary Function coordinator and RRT supervisor. Maintain oversight of the entire spirometry system in conjunction with the KSC IT department. Reports to Clinic Administrator and Nursing Supervisor.

Job Title: Pulmonary Function Specialist

Department:** **Pulmonary

Job Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $60,306 - $74,496 (Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.)

Qualifications

Education

Required: H. S. Diploma or GED, 2 years college mathematics, physical and biological sciences.

Preferred: Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist/ or Respiratory Therapist.

Respiratory Care Practitioner with an Associates/Bachelor’s Degree.

Information Systems training helpful.

Experience

Required: 3 years clinical experience in full range of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.

Experienced in working with advanced pulmonary function systems.

Preferred: Management/Supervisory experience in pulmonary function laboratories.

Experienced in implementation of pulmonary function systems on a local and global level.

License(s)

Required: N/A

Preferred: CPR Certification, Competency recertification and continuing education as required by licensing

agencies.

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Registered Cardiopulmonary Function Therapist.

Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist or within one year of employment in this position.

Special Skills

Required: Proficiency in standard computer applications

Preferred: Proficiency in advanced computer applications and spirometry hardware and/or software.

Other

Required: Good written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred: Bilingual helpful

**Working Environment:** Medical Clinic/Other

About Us

Start your career journey and become a part of a community of renowned Healthcare professionals. Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is Houston’s fastest growing, multispecialty organization with more than 40 premier locations and over 65 specialties. Our clinics are comprised of more than 600 physicians and as we continue to grow, our focus is providing quality patient care by adding to our team of clinical and non-clinical professionals that work together in a convenient, coordinated, and collaborative manner. Enjoy the rewards of a successful career while maintaining a work/life balance by joining our team today and changing the way health cares.

Why Kelsey-Seybold Clinic?

+ Medical, Vision, and Dental

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Company Matching 401K

+ Employee Reward and Recognition Program

+ Paid time off for vacation, sick, and holidays

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Continuing Medical Education allowance

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by organizational policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. Kelsey-Seybold is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.