Pulmonary Function Lab Technician
About The Position
The Pulmonary Function Lab Technician will perform all PFT testing according to ATS guidelines in all PFT locations (Pediatric and Adult). Perform inpatient, outpatient, and remote PFT testing, as well as calibration, troubleshooting, and maintaining quality assurance records. Will administer positive pressure and aerosol therapy to patients; institute and monitor oxygen therapy on patients; assist physicians in instituting and maintaining continuous ventilation; administer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation; perform pulmonary function tests; perform radial arterial punctures. Accepting Pulmonary Function Lab Technician applications for current and future full-time openings. Positions located at the Community and Downtown campuses.
Requirements
- NYS licensed Respiratory Therapist required
- A.A.S. in Respiratory Therapy and 3 years post A.A.S. degree Respiratory Therapist experience or Pulmonary function testing experience required
- CPR BLS Certified is required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care
- Experience in PFT testing preferred
- Registered Pulmonary Function Technology Certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform all PFT testing according to ATS guidelines in all PFT locations (Pediatric and Adult)
- Perform inpatient, outpatient, and remote PFT testing
- Calibration
- Troubleshooting
- Maintaining quality assurance records
- Administer positive pressure and aerosol therapy to patients
- Institute and monitor oxygen therapy on patients
- Assist physicians in instituting and maintaining continuous ventilation
- Administer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
- Perform pulmonary function tests
- Perform radial arterial punctures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
