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
Location: North Houston Campus
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?
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is Houston's premier multispecialty group practice, founded in 1949 by Dr. Mavis Kelsey. More than 700 physicians and allied health professionals practice at 35+ locations in the Greater Houston area. Kelsey-Seybold offers quality medical care in 65 medical specialties.
The organization operates the largest freestanding Ambulatory Surgery Center in the state of Texas and offers state-of-the-art Varian TrueBeam and Varian Edge radiation therapy technology at a nationally accredited Cancer Center.
An accredited Sleep Center, comprehensive laboratory services, advanced imaging and diagnostics, 17 onsite Kelsey pharmacies, MyKelseyOnline (a secure web portal for patients to communicate with their Kelsey-Seybold doctors, get most test results, and schedule appointments), and Telemedicine Services – E-visits and Video Visits with Kelsey-Seybold medical personnel are part of its comprehensive offerings.
Kelsey-Seybold partners with major insurers to offer value-based commercial health plans. KelseyCare Advantage, a Medicare Advantage plan offered to Houston-area beneficiaries and affiliated with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, has achieved the coveted 5-out-of-5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid for seven consecutive years.
Kelsey-Seybold has been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as the nation’s first accredited Accountable Care Organization and a Level 3 (highest) Patient-Centered Medical Home. Kelsey-Seybold has many physicians in the Greater Houston area certified for excellence in diabetes and heart and stroke care by the NCQA. In addition to these recognitions, Kelsey-Seybold is home to a nationally accredited Breast Diagnostic Center, and Endoscopy Center.
