Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (FGP) - Manhattan

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

1h • $90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine, part of NYU Langone Health, is hiring a Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist to coordinate and deliver prescribed pulmonary function testing services by directly performing laboratory studies. The role requires proficiency with pulmonary function laboratory operations, equipment calibration and operation, patient assessment, clinical aerosol delivery, and emergency management procedures. The technologist also provides instruction and education to laboratory staff, patients, family members, nurses, physicians, students, and other members of the Medical Center community. Candidates must communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) with the RRT credential and a New York State Respiratory Therapist license, or NBRC certification in Pulmonary Function Technology (CPFT).
• Computer competency, including a basic understanding of and ability to use Microsoft Windows-based pulmonary function software programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of prescribed pulmonary function testing services and directly perform laboratory studies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of accepted standards, policies, procedures, staff responsibilities, and instrumentation for diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
• Calibrate and operate laboratory equipment and perform diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
• Perform patient assessment, clinical aerosol delivery, and emergency management procedures related to diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
• Demonstrate proficiency in pulmonary function laboratory operations.
• Provide instruction and education to laboratory staff, patients, family members, nurses, physicians, affiliated students, and other members of the Medical Center community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Holistic employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

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