Pulmonary Function Tech

Essen Medical Associates • Bronx, NY

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About The Position

At Essen Health Care, we care for that! As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program. Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today! Job Summary Essen Health Care is seeking a skilled Pulmonary Function Technician (PFT Tech) to join our growing clinical team in the Bronx. This role is responsible for performing diagnostic pulmonary testing to assess lung function and support providers in the diagnosis and management of respiratory conditions.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field preferred
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) or Registered (RPFT) preferred
• Prior experience performing pulmonary function testing
• Knowledge of pulmonary diagnostics and respiratory care practices
• BLS certification
• Strong attention to detail and patient care skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with both adult and geriatric populations
• Familiarity with EMR systems (EPIC a plus )
• Ability to work in a fast-paced outpatient setting

Responsibilities

• Perform pulmonary function tests including: Spirometry Lung volumes (plethysmography) Diffusion capacity (DLCO)
• Prepare and educate patients on testing procedures
• Monitor patient safety and comfort throughout testing
• Accurately document and upload results into EMR
• Assist providers with interpretation and reporting of test data
• Calibrate, maintain , and troubleshoot PFT equipment
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols and quality standards
• Maintain infection control and equipment sterilization procedures
• PFT Techs play a key role in diagnosing conditions like asthma and COPD by measuring lung capacity, airflow, and gas exchange

Benefits

• Collaborative, mission-driven healthcare team
• Opportunity to work across a large multi-specialty network
• Growth within respiratory and specialty services
• Equal Opportunity Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees