Pulmonary Function Technologist

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health invites applications for a Pulmonary Function Technologist. The role involves performing diagnostic pulmonary function testing and providing instruction and leadership within the laboratory team.

The candidate should have an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care, NYS license, CRT with CPFT, and strong communication and computer skills to operate Windows-based PFT software.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent in respiratory care as recognized by the NYS Board for Respiratory Therapy.
• New York State respiratory therapist license.
• CRT certification with CPFT specialty within a year of hire.
• Proficiency with Windows based pulmonary function software programs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

PFT knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

PFT software

Job description

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Pulmonary Function Technologist.

Job Responsibilities:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a Associate's Degree or equivalent in respiratory care as recognized by the New York State Board for Respiratory Therapy; New York State respiratory technician license; certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (CRT), with CPFT specialty credential within a year of hire; 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:

Resp Thrpst License-NYS.

Preferred Licenses:

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; New York State respiratory therapist license; Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC - RRT credential) with RPFT specialty credential; computer competency, including understanding of, and ability to work with, Microsoft Windows based pulmonary function software programs. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Two years full time acute care hospital PFT laboratory experience including at least one year PFT laboratory management experience.

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

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health 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.

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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 $116,530.55 - $128,796.92 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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