Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist - New Hyde Park

NYU Langone Health System; Village of Lake Success (NY); On-site; USD 58,223 - 100,436; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health System is seeking a Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist in New Hyde Park. The role involves performing pulmonary function tests and ensuring quality lab operations. Candidates need an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and appropriate licensure. The position offers a salary range of $58,223.93 - $100,436.29 annually and requires strong communication skills and experience in a pulmonary function lab.

The ideal candidate is proficient with lab equipment and software, able to provide education to patients and staff, and works effectively in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) with RRT or CRT credential.
• Experience in Pulmonary Function Lab highly desired.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
• Calibrate and operate laboratory equipment.
• Provide education to patients and medical staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in pulmonary function testing

Knowledge of laboratory equipment

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree in respiratory care or related area

Tools

Microsoft Windows based pulmonary function software

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist - New Hyde Park. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring and coordinating delivery of prescribed pulmonary function testing services through direct performance of laboratory studies.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of accepted standards, policies, procedures, staff responsibilities and instrumentation related to provision of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the calibration and operation of laboratory equipment and performance of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
• Demonstrates proficiency in patient assessment, clinical aerosol delivery and emergency management procedures related to performance of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
• Demonstrates proficiency in pulmonary function laboratory operations.
• Provides appropriate instruction/education to laboratory staff, patients, family members, nurses, physicians, affiliated students, and other members of the Medical Center community.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy. Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC; RRT credential) and New York State Respiratory Therapist license OR Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC; CRT credential) and New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician license OR Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care Certification for Pulmonary Function Technology (CPFT). Experience in Pulmonary Function Lab highly desired. Computer competency, including basic understanding of, and ability to work with, Microsoft Windows based pulmonary function software programs. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Required Licenses

• Cert Pulmon Func Tech (CPFT)
• Respiratory Therapy Tech-NYS
• Resp Thrpst License-NYS
• Natl Respiratory Therapy Reg

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in respiratory care, cardiorespiratory sciences or related area as recognized by the New York State Board for Respiratory Therapy. Two years full time acute care hospital PFT laboratory experience.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Equal Opportunity and Pay Transparency

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $58,223.93 - $100,436.29 annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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