Respiratory Fit Testing Specialist

Yale NewHaven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health is seeking a Respiratory Protection Specialist to perform fit testing system-wide, educate staff on respirators, and maintain records in the EMR while collaborating with Employee Safety, Infection Prevention, and related teams.

The role requires 2–3 years of respirator fit testing experience, strong interpersonal and customer service skills, and proficiency with Word/Excel. Travel across locations may be required.

Qualifications

• High School equivalent.
• 2–3 years' experience in respirator fit testing preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to all locations across delivery networks.
• Working knowledge of respirators (N95, PAPR, elastomeric masks).

Responsibilities

• Perform fit testing and training (baseline and annually).
• Instruct employees in respirator purpose and limitations.
• Instruct employees in inspection, cleaning, maintenance, and storage of respirators provided.
• Provide employees/managers with Respiratory Questionnaires and collect completed forms.
• Inspect and assemble Fit Test and Training Respirators.
• Perform daily QC checks of Fit Testing equipment.
• Maintain qualifications for conducting Fit Testing and train staff as needed.
• Enter fit testing data into SYSTOC.
• Wash elastomeric respirators used in Fit Test and Training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Respirator standards

MS Word/Excel

EMR systems (Systoc)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Systoc or similar EMR

Job description

Yale NewHaven Health is seeking a Respiratory Protection Specialist to perform fit testing system-wide, educate staff on respirators, and maintain records in the EMR while collaborating with Employee Safety, Infection Prevention, and related teams.

The role requires 2–3 years of respirator fit testing experience, strong interpersonal and customer service skills, and proficiency with Word/Excel. Travel across locations may be required.