Spirometry Technician

CareRite Centers, LLC; City of Glen Cove (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CareRite Centers, LLC seeks a Spirometry Technician to perform high-quality spirometry testing in accordance with clinical protocols. You will assist with patient screening, documentation, and collaborate with medical staff to ensure accurate respiratory evaluations.

Responsibilities include test calibration, interpretation of results, patient education, and EMR data entry. Prior healthcare exposure is preferred; travel to multiple NY locations may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification in spirometry or pulmonary function testing is required.
• If no certification, course will be provided for NIOSH spirometry technician.
• Healthcare or respiratory setting experience preferred (e.g., COTA, PTA, CRT, LPN).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; detail-oriented and able to follow clinical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform spirometry tests following ATS/ERS standards.
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of testing equipment.
• Provide spirometry testing to the geriatric population.
• Interpret test results including FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, FEF, PEF.
• Educate and guide patients through the spirometry process.
• Accurately document and input results into electronic medical records (EMR).
• Communicate test findings to the respiratory therapist or physician.
• Maintain infection control protocols and patient safety.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support respiratory care initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in spirometry / pulmonary function testing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Spirometry Technician is responsible for performing high-quality spirometry testing in accordance
with clinical protocols and regulatory guidelines. The technician will assist with patient screening,
documentation, and collaboration with medical and nursing staff to ensure accurate and timely
respiratory evaluations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform spirometry tests following ATS/ERS standards


• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of testing equipment


• Provide spirometry testing to the geriatric population


• Interpret test results including FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, FEF, PEF


• Educate and guide patients through the spirometry process
  
• Accurately document and input results into electronic medical records


• Communicate test findings to the respiratory therapist or physician


• Maintain infection control protocols and ensure patient safety


• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support ongoing respiratory care initiative

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)


• Certification in spirometry or pulmonary function testing


• If there is no certification, we will send the course to certification for NIOSHA spirometry
  technician


• Prior experience in healthcare or respiratory setting, COTA, PTA, CRT, LPN (preferred)


• Basic understanding of respiratory anatomy and physiology Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Detail-oriented and able to follow clinical procedures accurately
  Proficiency with EMR systems is a plus

Work Schedule

• Monday – Friday


• Occasional weekends or on-call hours may be required based on facility needs


• Willing and able to travel to multiple locations within the New York area as scheduled