Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (FGP) - Manhattan

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

8h • $70,482 - $95,642 • Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (FGP) - Manhattan. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for ensuring and coordinating delivery of prescribed pulmonary function testing services through direct performance of laboratory studies.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, required.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC; RRT credential) and New York State Respiratory Therapist license OR Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care Certification for Pulmonary Function Technology (CPFT).
• Computer competency, including basic understanding of, and ability to work with, Microsoft Windows based pulmonary function software programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Pulmonary Function Lab highly desired.
• Bachelor's degree in respiratory care, cardiorespiratory sciences or related area as recognized by the New York State Board for Respiratory Therapy.
• Two years full-time acute care hospital PFT laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of accepted standards, policies, procedures, staff responsibilities and instrumentation related to provision of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the calibration and operation of laboratory equipment and performance of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
• Demonstrates proficiency in patient assessment, clinical aerosol delivery and emergency management procedures related to performance of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
• Demonstrates proficiency in pulmonary function laboratory operations.
• Provides appropriate instruction/education to laboratory staff, patients, family members, nurses, physicians, affiliated students, and other members of the Medical Center community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• financial security benefits
• generous time-off program
• employee resources groups for peer support
• holistic employee wellness program (physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree