Per Diem Pulmonary Function Technologist - Lake Success
About The Position
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Per Diem Pulmonary Function Technologist - Lake Success. In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for performing Pulmonary Function testing which includes Lung Volumes, Spirometries, Diffusion Capacity, Methacholine Challenges and Pulmonary Exercise testing as required. Performs daily quality assurance on the equipment to insure the quality and validity of the tests performed. NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
- 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 (NBRC; CRT credential) and New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician 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
- Excellent communication (both oral and written), interpersonal, and organization skills.
- Able to perform all aspects of Pulmonary Function Testing.
- Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Pulmonary Function Lab highly desired.
Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Checks and validates physician order for testing procedure. Schedules patients for testing. Performs FVL, FVC, Lung Volumes, DLCO, MVV as required.
- Generates appropriate paperwork to permit the interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests. Reviews folders on a daily basis to insure efficient turnaround of patient reports.
- Performs Methacholine Challenge testing for WUH attendings and private attendings. Reviews schedule with Pharmacy to insure optimal utilization of Provocholine.
Benefits
- financial security benefits
- a generous time-off program
- employee resources groups for peer support
- holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
