Per Diem Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (FGP) - Manhattan, Float

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 88,166 - 90,921; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health in Manhattan, NY, has a per diem opening for a Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (FGP) in the Float pool. The role involves delivering and coordinating pulmonary function testing services and supervising laboratory staff as needed.

The candidate will perform PFTs including FVL, FVC, lung volumes, DLCO and MVV; conduct CPET and Methacholine challenges; maintain equipment and ensure proper documentation for interpretation. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent in respiratory care as recognized by the New York State Board for Respiratory Therapy.
• New York State Registered Respiratory Therapist license or Respiratory Therapist Technician license, certification by NBRC, CPFT specialty within a year of hire.
• Computer competency, including basic understanding of Windows-based pulmonary function software programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs Pulmonary Function Testing (FVL, FVC, Lung Volumes, DLCO, MVV) as required and checks/validates physician orders.
• Performs Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing.
• Maintains testing equipment and generates paperwork for interpretation of Pulmonary Function tests.
• Performs Methacholine Challenges and efficiently schedules patients with Pharmacy for Provocholine utilization.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer competency

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

NYS Respiratory Therapist license or CRT with CPFT specialty planned within 1 year

Tools

Windows-based pulmonary function software

Job description

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Per Diem Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (FGP) - Manhattan, Float.
In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for ensuring and coordinating delivery of prescribed pulmonary function testing services through direct performance of laboratory studies and supervision of pulmonary function laboratory staff

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs Pulmonary Function Testing. Performs FVL, FVC, Lung Volumes, DLCO, MVV as required. Checks and validates physician order for testing procedure.
• Performs Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing.
• Maintains testing equipment. Generates appropriate paperwork to permit the interpretation of Pulmonary Function tests.
• Performs Methacholine Challenges. Efficiently schedules patients. Reviews schedule with Pharmacy to insure optimal utilization of Provocholine.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent in respiratory care as recognized by the New York State Board for Respiratory Therapy, required.
• New York State Registered Respiratory Therapist license or Respiratory Therapist Technician license,certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (CRT), with CPFT specialty credential within a year of hire, required.
• 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

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