Pulmonary Function Technician
Full Job Posting
Responsibilities
- Perform pulmonary function testing, including measurements of lung volumes and airway resistance by body plethysmography, impulse oscillometry, methacholine bronchoprovocation testing, and exhaled nitric oxide measurements.
- Conduct cardiopulmonary exercise tests and six-minute walk tests and collect arterial blood gases while supporting patient safety and comfort.
- Review testing orders and verify completion of pre-study administrative procedures.
- Monitor physiological responses during testing and therapy, consult a physician when adverse reactions occur, and provide first aid as needed.
- Assist in developing standard operating procedures for pulmonary function and exercise testing.
- Set up, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot diagnostic instruments and testing systems to support safe, reliable operation.
- Perform equipment quality checks, work with technical support to resolve issues, and assist with development and maintenance of a comprehensive quality assurance database.
- Train staff, trainees, and other healthcare personnel in testing procedures and the operation of laboratory instruments, equipment, and software.
- Document pertinent clinical information in patient electronic medical records and maintain accurate research and testing records.
- Analyze and interpret research data with laboratory staff and contribute to reports, presentations, posters, and manuscripts.
- Coordinate instrument scheduling and priorities with Principal Investigators and contribute to planning for laboratory resource needs.
- Mentor coworkers, identify training needs, and contribute to quality improvements in laboratory and clinical workflows.
- Protect confidential clinical information and research data in accordance with applicable privacy and data-safeguarding requirements.
- Maintain necessary licensure and current knowledge of relevant clinical policies and technologies.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in biology.
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) provider card and either an Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) card.
- Demonstrated clinical skills in pulmonary function testing and working with adult and pediatric patients.
- Experience with quality assurance testing, data collection, and equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Deliverables
- Perform validation activities monthly.
- Inspect equipment as needed.
- Meet with laboratory members weekly to present updates.
About Axle
Women-owned bioscience and IT services company helping research and healthcare organizations with scientific, data, and technology solutions.
Visit company websiteJobs and hiring trendsApply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at Axle
Data Analyst
Bethesda, USA
Axle seeks a Data Analyst to evaluate programs and administrative operations through quantitative and qualitative analysis, reporting, and cost evaluations. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, data analy
Laboratory Technician
Bethesda, USA
(ID: 2026-3842) Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organiz
Data Analyst
Bethesda, USA
(ID: 2026-3881) Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organiz
Biological Scientist
Rockville, USA
(ID: 2026-3851) Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organiz
Laboratory Automation Engineer (Robotics and Digital Twins)
Bethesda, USA
(ID: 2026-3890) Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organiz
Data Scientist Fellow — AI/ML
Bethesda, USA
(ID: 2026-3885) Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organiz
Data Analyst
Bethesda, USA
Laboratory Technician
Bethesda, USA
Data Analyst
Bethesda, USA
Biological Scientist
Rockville, USA
Bioinformatics / Data Scientist
, USA
Bioinformatics Scientist – HIV-SOMAL
, USA
Laboratory Automation Engineer (Robotics and Digital Twins)
Bethesda, USA
Data Scientist Fellow — AI/ML
Bethesda, USA