Spirometry Technician

CareRite Centers, LLC; City of Peekskill (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

CareRite Centers, LLC is seeking a Spirometry Technician to perform high-quality pulmonary function tests in accordance with ATS/ERS standards. You will assist with patient screening, documentation, and collaborate with respiratory care staff to ensure accurate and timely evaluations.

The role involves calibrating equipment, inputting results into EMR, educating patients, and maintaining infection control. Occasional travel to multiple New York locations is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification in spirometry or pulmonary function testing.
• If uncertified, training course for NIOSH spirometry technician provided.
• Healthcare or respiratory experience preferred (COTA/PTA/CRT/LPN).
• Solid knowledge of respiratory anatomy and physiology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to follow clinical procedures accurately.
• EMR system proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform spirometry tests following ATS/ERS standards.
• Calibrate and maintain testing equipment.
• Educate patients through the spirometry process.
• Document results in electronic medical records.
• Communicate findings to respiratory therapist or physician.
• Maintain infection control and patient safety.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on respiratory care initiatives.
• Travel to multiple NY area locations as needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

EMR proficiency

Respiratory knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in spirometry or pulmonary function testing

NIOSH spirometry course

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Spirometry Technician

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.

Spirometry TechnicianKey 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

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