Pulmonary Function Therapist

St. Mary's Healthcare•Amsterdam, NY

About The Position

St. Mary’s Healthcare is hiring a full-time Pulmonary Function Therapist for a day shift position scheduled for 36 hours per week. The hiring range starts at $33.60–$44.94 per hour. Additional compensation may apply based on shifts worked: 10% for weekday evening shifts, 15% for weekday night shifts, 10% for weekend day shifts, and 21% for weekend evening and night shifts. Actual compensation is determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. The therapist performs ordered pulmonary function and pulmonary stress testing, monitors and evaluates patient responses, and documents and reports test results. The role includes determining reference ranges, interpreting results, recognizing and correcting invalid results, preparing and maintaining testing equipment, and keeping supplies stocked. The therapist troubleshoots equipment issues and reports needed repairs or replacements, and provides education and resources to patients and their families based on clinical implications. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment. The employee follows Standard Precautions and uses personal protective equipment as required.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program.
Proof of a passing score on the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) examination from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required for hire.
Respiratory Therapist credential from the New York Board of Respiratory Therapy, obtained within six months (180 days) of hire or job transfer.
BLS Provider certification, obtained within three months (90 days) of hire or job transfer.
Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills.
Ability to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed, and positive.
Excellent customer service skills; integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
Ability to establish appropriate and effective rapport with others.
Flexibility, initiative, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Effective critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.
Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
Effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.
Ability to speak, read, write, and follow instructions in English.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform ordered pulmonary function and pulmonary stress testing.
Monitor and evaluate patient responses during and after testing.
Document and report testing results.
Determine testing reference ranges and interpret results.
Recognize and correct invalid test results.
Prepare, maintain, and calibrate pulmonary function testing equipment.
Maintain adequate levels of testing supplies.
Troubleshoot equipment problems and report needed repairs or replacements.
Provide education and resources to patients and/or their families based on clinical implications.
Follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.