PFT Lab-The Lung Center, full-time

We're looking for a full-time Pulmonary Diagnostic Technician to work in our Pulmonary Function Testing lab in our Lung Center!

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No call requirements, no nights/weekends/or holidays!

General objectives

Provides specialized diagnostic procedures for all cardiopulmonary patients of all ages in compliance with department policies and procedures

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate from an accredited NBRC school for Respiratory Care or
• Complete 62 semester hours of college credit from a college or university accredited by its regional association or its equivalent, including college credit level courses in biology, chemistry and mathematics. You must also have at least six months of clinical experience
• in the field of pulmonary function technology prior to applying for PFT Examination.
• Clinical experience is defined as a minimum of eight hours per week for a calendar year in pulmonary function technology under the supervision of a Medical Director of a pulmonary function laboratory or a special care area acceptable to the NBRC. Clinical experience must be completed before you apply for this examination.
• BLS required, ACLS certification required prior to doing CPEX testing
• Specialty Certification from NBRC in Diagnostic Testing within first year (CPFT, or RPFT)
• Licensed in State of Colorado, if a Respiratory Therapist.

Experience

• Three years routine and critical cardiopulmonary care for patients of all ages and education levels preferred.
• Experience in diagnostic modalities preferred

Salary Range

• $32.68 to $48.06/hour
• Entry salary dependent upon education, skill set, and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
• Tuition Assistance Available
• Retirement Plan 401(a)
• Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
• Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
• Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.

Loan Repayment

Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!

Application submission end date

This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

About Us Located between Aspen and Vail, along the Colorado River, Glenwood Springs is a mecca for outdoor adventures in our beautiful mountains. When you are looking to relax, we also have the largest hot springs pool in the world. As a community with a population of about 10,000, Glenwood Springs is an ideal size.

Valley View Hospital offers exceptional benefits, including a robust health and dental plan; vision and life insurance; defined contribution pension plan; 403(b); and generous accrual of vacation/sick days. Relocation and other financial assistance may apply, along with many more employee perks.

At Valley View, our mission is to provide convenient, connected care to the communities of Western Colorado with scope, technology, and expertise that are rarely found in regional hospitals.