Pulmonary Function Technician: Expert PFT Testing

61st Street Service Corporation; City of White Plains (NY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Paid time off

Equal employment opportunity

Job summary

61st Street Service Corporation provides administrative and clinical support for ColumbiaDoctors, a large multi-specialty practice. The Pulmonary Function Technician performs PFTs, prepares equipment, and assists with complex tests, under supervision.

This is a full-time position with a professional scope and no supervisory duties. The role includes teaching new technicians, ensuring quality control, and coordinating with physicians for data interpretation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• NYSED Respiratory Therapist licensure required.
• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• One year experience in pulmonary function testing required.
• Current BCLS/AED certification required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus; strong customer service

Responsibilities

• Perform pulmonary function testing (PFTs) within scope and licensure.
• Prepare and calibrate PFT equipment and maintain a clean testing environment.
• Instruct patients and assess validation of test results.
• Perform arterial blood gas collection and hemoximetry quality control.
• Assist physicians and respiratory therapists in interpreting test results.
• Order supplies and manage schedules; liaise with home-care services as needed.
• Educate patients and staff in PFT procedures; lead training of new staff.
• Participate in meetings and quality assurance activities.

Skills

One year experience in PFTs

Customer service orientation

Verbal and written communication

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Independent and multitask capable

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

NYSED Respiratory Therapist licensure

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

61st Street Service Corporation provides administrative and clinical support for ColumbiaDoctors, a large multi-specialty practice. The Pulmonary Function Technician performs PFTs, prepares equipment, and assists with complex tests, under supervision.

This is a full-time position with a professional scope and no supervisory duties. The role includes teaching new technicians, ensuring quality control, and coordinating with physicians for data interpretation.