Registered Pulmonary Technologist 2

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 39,647 - 73,632; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Danbury, CT, is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to perform pulmonary function tests and assist in advanced procedures. The role requires an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

The ideal candidate will have RRT or CPFT certification and be able to manage various tasks including assisting physicians during procedures and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Respiratory Therapist or Pulmonary Function Technologist.
• Must achieve RPFT within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform pulmonary function tests utilizing the sensor medics system.
• Assist the physician during bronchoscopy and thorocentesis procedures.
• Perform and document quality controls and calibrations on all equipment.
• Ensure samples are properly labeled and sent to the laboratory.

Skills

Pulmonary function tests

Bronchoscopy assistance

Quality controls

Manual skills

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

RRT or CPFT certification

Job description

Company Overview

Northwell is the largest not‑for‑profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees—including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners—who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary

Performs and is available to work across the WCHN Network testing and assisting in basic and advanced procedures in the pulmonary lab on patients who require services provided by the department.

Responsibilities

• Performs pulmonary function tests utilizing the sensor medics system.
• Performs metabolic stress testing utilizing the sensor medics system.
• Assists the physician during bronchoscopy and thorocentesis. Takes responsibility for ensuring samples procured during the procedure get properly labeled and sent to the laboratory.
• Performs arterial blood gas (ABG) puncture and utilizes the current technology to analyze the sample. Ensures that the results are put into the Cerner Laboratory Computer System.
• Performs and documents quality controls and calibrations on all equipment.
• Assists the physician during specialty bronchoscopy procedures, EBUS and navigational.
• Attends mandatory services and department meetings as per PEP standards.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy and a minimum of 3 years experience as Respiratory Therapist or Pulmonary Function Technologist.
• RRT or CPFT from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Must achieve RPFT within one year of hire.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience performing pulmonary function tests.

Working Conditions

• Manual: significant manual skills/motor coordination and finger dexterity.
• Occupational: Some occupational risk.
• Physical Effort: Medium to heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force.
• Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
• Salary Range: $28.78 - $53.45 hourly.