Part-Time Respiratory Therapist — PFT Lab & Growth

Trinity Health; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic’s St. Peter’s Hospital Pulmonary Function Lab is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist to perform diagnostic respiratory tests and support patient care during the day shift.

You will conduct pulmonary function studies (PFTs), cardiopulmonary stress tests, FeNO, breath tests, methacholine challenge, ABG, and 6MWT; operate iSTAT and Hemocue; calibrate equipment; and float between SPHP locations as needed.

Qualifications

• A current license to practice as an RRT in New York State is required.
• Active RRT credentials through NBRC are required.
• Approximate 1 year of experience in a pulmonary function lab is preferred.
• Ability to assess, plan, and evaluate patient care; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic pulmonary function studies, CPET, FeNO, hydrogen breath tests, methacholine challenge, ABG, and 6MWT.
• Operates point-of-care testing with iSTAT and Hemocue devices.
• Assists with pretesting of pulmonary rehabilitation patients.
• Calibrates and maintains equipment for quality and safety.
• Adheres to ATS standards for pulmonary function testing; flexible to float between SPHP locations.

Skills

Effective communication

Clinical assessment and planning

Flexibility to float locations

BLS/ACLS within 1 year

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist license (NY)

RRT credentials (NBRC)

1 year PFT lab experience preferred

Tools

iSTAT

Hemocue

Job description

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic’s St. Peter’s Hospital Pulmonary Function Lab is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist to perform diagnostic respiratory tests and support patient care during the day shift.

You will conduct pulmonary function studies (PFTs), cardiopulmonary stress tests, FeNO, breath tests, methacholine challenge, ABG, and 6MWT; operate iSTAT and Hemocue; calibrate equipment; and float between SPHP locations as needed.