Pulmonary Function Respiratory Therapist

salary $8.79 per hour |

suitcaseFULL_TIME |

clock July 2nd, 2025

  • building SSM Health
  • location Madison, WI
  • salary $8.79 per hour
  • suitcase FULL_TIME
  • clock July 2nd, 2025

Its more than a career, its a calling

WI-SSM Health Outpatient Center

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

  • Department: Pulmonary Function Lab
  • Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, Mon - Fri
  • Starting Pay: $31.18+
  • Sign On Bonus: $10,000.00, Speak with a Recruiter for Details
  • Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
  • Location: SSM Health Outpatient Center - Madison, WI

Job Summary:

Provides diagnostic evaluation of pulmonary function in patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Performs ordered pulmonary function and pulmonary stress testing. Monitors and evaluates patient response during and after testing. Documents and reports testing results.
  • Determines testing reference ranges and interprets results. Recognizes and corrects for invalid test results.
  • Prepares, maintains and calibrates pulmonary function testing equipment. Maintains adequate levels of supplies used for testing. Troubleshoots equipment problems and reports needed repairs/replacements.
  • Provides education and resources to patient and/or patients family based on clinical implications.
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


EDUCATION

  • Associates degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.


EXPERIENCE

  • No experience required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
  • Constant standing and walking.
  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
  • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
  • Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
  • Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
  • Occasional driving.
  • Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
  • And
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • And
  • Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • Or
  • Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)


State of Work Location: Missouri

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
  • And
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • And
  • Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • Or
  • Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)


State of Work Location: Oklahoma

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board
  • And
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • And
  • Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • Or
  • Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)


State of Work Location: Wisconsin

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
  • And
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • And
  • Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • Or
  • Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

6350020164 DSMOC Pulm
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

  • Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

  • Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

  • Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

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