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The Pulmonary Function Lab Manager assumes the daily organizational management of the Pediatric Diagnostic Operations within our multi-site Pulmonary service line. This leadership role is responsible for supervising a team of Pulmonary Function Technicians (PFT), ensuring clinical quality and regulatory compliance, coordinating diagnostic services across multiple sites of care, and supporting service line growth initiatives. The Pulmonary Function Lab Manager plays a critical role in the accurate and safe execution of pulmonary function testing, team leadership, clinical research, operational efficiency, and patient-centered care. The incumbent collaborates with clinical leaders and interdisciplinary teams across locations and ensures alignment with strategic and regulatory standards.

Job Responsibility:

  • Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate PFT technicians across inpatient and outpatient pediatric care sites
  • Conduct annual performance and competency assessments
  • Develop staffing models and scheduling processes
  • Oversee the day-to-day functions of PFT labs at Dallas, Plano, and satellite clinics
  • Ensure proper execution and standardization of: Spirometry
  • Lung Volumes (Plethysmography)
  • DLCO
  • Bronchoprovocation testing
  • Maintain equipment functionality and calibration records
  • troubleshoot technical issues
  • Collaborate with research teams
  • Ensure accurate documentation in Epic and timely provider communication
  • Maintain compliance with ATS, CMS, Joint Commission, HIPAA, and infection prevention standards
  • Develop, review, and enforce PFT lab standard operating policies and procedures
  • Manage relationships with external vendors
  • Ensure vendor adherence to contractual terms and clinical safety standards
  • Monitor vendor performance through KPIs, satisfaction metrics, and incident tracking
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain, Clinical Engineering, and IT
  • Collaborate with pulmonologists, respiratory therapy, and administrative leadership
  • Support pulmonary service line expansion through resource planning, capacity modeling, and performance analytics
  • Participate in long-range planning for diagnostic service enhancements and capital investment proposals
  • Track and analyze lab performance metrics
  • Lead quality improvement and accreditation readiness initiatives
  • Facilitate staff huddles, team meetings, and cross-functional communication

Requirements:

  • At least 3 years hospital-based or pediatric pulmonary function experience required
  • At least 5 years of supervisory or manager experience required
  • Experience in research and understanding of patient population preferred
  • At least 2 years managing multi-site operations or vendor relationships preferred
  • Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience Respiratory Therapy required
  • RRT- Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialed through the NBRC Upon Hire required
  • Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) Upon Hire required
  • Texas state licensure as Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire required
  • PACES required within 180 days
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements required

Nice to have:

  • Experience in research and understanding of patient population
  • At least 2 years managing multi-site operations or vendor relationships
What we offer:
  • Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years
  • 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
  • Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
  • Caregiver Leave
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 16, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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