Pulmonary Function Lab Technician

SUNY Upstate Medical University • Syracuse, NY

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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.

Requirements

• NYS licensed Respiratory Therapist required
• A.A.S. in Respiratory Therapy
• 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, and 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

What This Job Offers

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