Pulmonary Function Technician - Days - Westchester Medical Group

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,703 - 86,100; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in New York is seeking a Pulmonary Function Technician to perform tests and educate patients. Candidates should possess an Associate's Degree and have experience in pulmonary function testing. This full-time role requires on-site presence. A competitive hourly rate of $48.42 to $62.50 is offered.

Qualifications

• At least one year of pulmonary function testing experience.
• Registered/Certified Pulmonary Technologist by the National Board of Respiratory Care (RPFT/CPFT).
• New York State Respiratory Therapist or Respiratory Technician License.

Responsibilities

• Administers pulmonary function testing and educates patients.
• Maintains pulmonary function equipment and completes reports.
• May schedule appointments and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pulmonary function testing

Patient education

Equipment maintenance

Education

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Overview

Pulmonary Function Technician - Days - Westchester Medical Group at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. NYPMG are part of the physician enterprise of NewYork-Presbyterian, affiliated with two world-renowned medical schools. Through primary care and multispecialty medical practices, the physicians and other health care professionals of NYPMG, in collaboration with Columbia Doctors and Weill Cornell Physicians, provide families with high quality, patient-centered care close to home in the New York metropolitan area.

Performs pulmonary function testing and other respiratory-related care and treatment as prescribed by a New York licensed physician in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administers pulmonary function testing, including spirometry, flow volume loops with and without bronchodilator, DLCO, MVV, Maximum Pressure, Body Plethysmography, and Broncho Provocation studies (Methacholine).
• Administers six minute walk test, oximetry, oxygen therapy, Metered-Dose Inhalers and Nebulizer treatment.
• Educates patients regarding pulmonary medications and use of oxygen.
• Maintains pulmonary function equipment and associated supplies, including cleaning and disinfection per policy.
• Completes reports for pulmonary function tests and distributes to ordering physicians.
• May schedule appointments when necessary.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Hours

The hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Coverage of the Bronx location may be required.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree.
• At least one year of pulmonary function testing experience.
• Registered/Certified Pulmonary Technologist by the National Board of Respiratory Care (RPFT/CPFT).
• New York State Respiratory Therapist or Respiratory Technician License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist through NBRC.

Salary

Salary Range: $48.42–$62.50 per hour.

On-site and Equal Opportunity

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All roles require on-site presence (variable by role); employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse travel expenses.

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care