Pulmonary Function Technician #Full Time

61st Street Service Corp•White Plains, NY

65d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pulmonary Function Technician (PFT) performs routine pulmonary function testing, including spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity, airway resistance, thoracic gas volume, and respiratory strength. They also perform exercise studies such as O2 titration and 6-minute walk, invasive dead space measurement, and resting energy expenditure. The role involves preparing and maintaining equipment, collecting and evaluating clinical data, performing quality control, and participating in educational activities. This is a professional position supporting ColumbiaDoctors, a large multi-specialty practice in the Northeast, under the supervision of practice management and in collaboration with the Lab Medical Director.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency is required.
Respiratory Therapist licensure by The University of the State of New York, Education Department (NYSED) required.
Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent in respiratory care as recognized by the New York State Board for Respiratory Therapy required.
One year experience in pulmonary function testing (PFTs) required.
Current BCLS/AED certification required.
Candidate must demonstrate strong customer service orientation and the ability to deliver consistent exceptional service while demonstrating tact, respect and sensitivity.
Candidate must be organized and be able to manage a demanding workload and moderately complex cases in an accurate and timely manner.
Ability to mentor teammates and demonstrate professional and compassionate manners while conveying a positive image of the practice.
Encourages positivity and adaptability to new and changing situations.
Ability to work independently and follow-through and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Candidate must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with a culturally diverse staff and patient/family population demonstrating tact and sensitivity in stressful situations.
Strong proficiency of Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) or similar software is required and an ability and willingness to learn new systems and programs.
Must be a motivated individual with a positive mindset and exceptional work ethic.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform pulmonary function testing (PFTs) as appropriate within scope and licensure, including spirometry, lung volumes by helium dilution, lung volumes by body plethysmography, diffusion capacity, maximum voluntary ventilation, maximum respiratory pressures, right-to-left circulatory shunt assessment by oxygen gradient, methacholine challenge testing, specific airways resistance and conductance, resting and exercise oximetry assessments, resting and exercise titration by oximetry in accordance with laboratory protocols.
Instructs patients on proper use of metered dose medications and spacing devices.
Prepare, set up, calibrate, and maintain pulmonary function testing equipment to ensure proper operation, accuracy, and cleanliness.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized testing environment.
Perform test procedures, prepare and instruct patients, and assess validation of test results.
Perform arterial blood gas collection and analysis and hemoximetry quality control and proficiency testing in accordance with laboratory procedures.
Evaluate quality control data for volume and flow measuring devices, gas analyzers, and biological control data to evaluate trends suggesting degradation of equipment performance.
Assist physicians and respiratory therapists in the interpretation of test results by providing high-quality data and reports.
Collect by chart review or patient interview sufficient data to present a clear clinical picture of the patient's problem to the physician that will interpret the pulmonary function data.
Report to supervisory personnel any significant occurrences that affect the validity of the work.
Perform scheduling functions as needed.
Order supplies, manage schedule including overbooking; facilitate interaction of patients with home-care companies for supplemental oxygen, CPAP, BIPAP, home ventilation, etc., per physician orders and as required.
Educate patients, students, fellows, and new technicians in all aspects of PFT, as required.
Lead training of new technicians, as directed.
Participate in staff meetings, research studies, quality assurance activities, and working groups as directed.
Cooperate and assist in obtaining institutional, divisional, and departmental initiatives and goals.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.