Spirometry Technician

CareRite Centers, LLC; Village of Port Chester (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CareRite Centers, LLC is seeking a Spirometry Technician to perform high-quality spirometry testing in accordance with clinical protocols and regulatory guidelines. The role supports patient screening and documentation, collaborating with medical staff to ensure accurate respiratory evaluations.

The position emphasizes calibration of equipment, precise result interpretation (FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, FEF, PEF), and documentation in EMR, with the potential to travel to multiple NY locations to meet

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Certification in spirometry or pulmonary function testing.
• If no certification, course for NIOSH spirometry technician certification can be arranged.
• Prior healthcare or respiratory setting experience (preferred) including COTA/PTA/CRT/LPN.
• Basic understanding of respiratory anatomy and physiology.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to follow clinical procedures accurately.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

EMR proficiency

Healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma

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

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE

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