Spirometry Technician

CareRite Centers, LLC; East Hauppauge (NY); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CareRite Centers, LLC is seeking a Spirometry Technician to perform high-quality spirometry testing in accordance with ATS/ERS standards and clinical protocols. The technician will assist with patient screening, documentation, and collaboration with medical staff to ensure accurate and timely respiratory evaluations.

Responsibilities include equipment calibration, input of results into EMR, patient education, infection control, and travel to multiple NY locations as needed.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification in spirometry or pulmonary function testing is required.
• If no certification, the course for NIOSH spirometry technician will be provided.

Responsabilidades

• Perform spirometry tests following ATS/ERS standards that yield reliable results.
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of testing equipment.
• Educate and guide patients through the spirometry process and document results.
• Input results accurately into electronic medical records and communicate findings to the respiratory therapist or physician.
• Maintain infection control protocols and patient safety; travel to multiple NY locations as needed.

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

EMR proficiency

Educación

High school diploma

Certification in spirometry

NIOSH spirometry course (optional)

Herramientas

EMR systems

Descripción del empleo

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

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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