Spirometry Technician

CareRite Centers, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CareRite Centers, LLC is seeking a dedicated Spirometry Technician to perform high-quality spirometry testing in accordance with ATS/ERS standards and clinical protocols. You will assist with patient screening, documentation, and collaborate with medical and nursing staff to ensure accurate respiratory evaluations for our patients.

This role involves calibrating equipment, educating patients, documenting results in EMR, and coordinating with therapists and physicians.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification in spirometry or pulmonary function testing is required.
• If uncertified, candidate will be enrolled in NIOSH spirometry technician certification.
• Healthcare or respiratory setting experience (COTA/PTA/CRT/LPN) preferred.
• Basic understanding of respiratory anatomy and physiology.

Responsibilities

• Perform spirometry tests following ATS/ERS standards.
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of testing equipment.
• Provide spirometry testing to geriatric patients.
• Interpret test results (FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, FEF, PEF).
• Educate and guide patients through the spirometry process.
• Accurately document results into electronic medical records.
• 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

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

EMR proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in spirometry or pulmonary function testing

NIOSH spirometry technician course

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

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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