Spirometry Technician

CareRite Centers, LLC; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CareRite Centers, LLC is seeking a 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 staff to support accurate respiratory evaluations.

The role involves equipment calibration, inputting results into EMR, and educating patients through the process while maintaining infection control and safety.

Qualifications

• Certification in spirometry or pulmonary function testing.
• Experience in healthcare or respiratory setting preferred.
• Basic understanding of respiratory anatomy and physiology.
• Detail-oriented and able to follow clinical procedures accurately.
• Proficiency with EMR systems is a plus.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Follow clinical procedures

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in spirometry or pulmonary function testing

Outils

EMR systems

Description du poste

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