Pulmonary Technologist II (Exercise Physiologist/Respiratory Therapist)

UPMC

1 month ago

Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaFull TimePulmonology

✓ No Call✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Pulmonary Technologist II – No Weekends, Daylight Shifts in United States. UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a Pulmonary Technologist II to join our team on a full-time basis in the Falk Medical Building! This position is 40 hours a week, 8-hour daylight shifts, with no weekends or holidays required!

Key Responsibilities

Maintains and calibrates diagnostic equipment.

Applies basic troubleshooting skills and makes minor adjustments to the equipment when necessary.

Assists in providing emergency medical care.

Performs cardio pulmonary stress testing, including the insertion and maintenance of arterial lines.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with UPMC in United States.

Key Skills

Pulmonary DiagnosticsExercise PhysiologyRespiratory TherapyEquipment CalibrationTroubleshootingEmergency Medical CareCardiopulmonary Stress TestingArterial Line InsertionOxygen EvaluationsArterial Blood Gas SamplingSpirometryLung VolumesDiffusing CapacityBronchoprovocation TestingQuality AssurancePatient Instruction

Requirements

Candidates must be credentialed as a Certified or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist, an Exercise Specialist/Physiologist, or a Respiratory Care Practitioner with one year of experience in pulmonary diagnostic testing, with the requirement to obtain CPFT within two years. A BLS certification is required immediately, and ACLS must be obtained within one year.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pulmonary Technologist II (Exercise Physiologist/Respiratory Therapist) at UPMC a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Pulmonology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Pulmonology — Physician Career Context

This Pulmonology position at UPMC is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Pulmonology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $350k, with the typical range spanning $270k to $460k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pulmonary Diagnostics, Exercise Physiology, Respiratory Therapy, Equipment Calibration, Troubleshooting, Emergency Medical Care, Cardiopulmonary Stress Testing, Arterial Line Insertion. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pulmonology role.

Core responsibilities: The Pulmonary Technologist II is responsible for all technical and analytical aspects of patient testing, including the instruction of all high-risk procedures within the pulmonary evaluation process. This involves performing various diagnostic tests, maintaining equipment, and assisting with depart...

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