Respiratory Fit Specialist

National Jewish Health•Denver, CO

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

National Jewish Health is seeking a dynamic and customer-focused Respiratory Fit Specialist to support the Personal Respiratory Protection Program (PRPP). This role delivers respirator fit testing, training and education for healthcare and industry clients while helping organizations meet respiratory protection requirements. The ideal candidate enjoys working directly with people, providing education and coordinating services that support workplace health and safety. This position includes up to 20% local travel to client sites throughout the community. Provides technical support to the Personal Respiratory Protection Program (PRPP), Employee Health and Safety Department. Performs quantitative and qualitative respirator fit testing, training and education to internal as well as external customers. Assists with administrative duties to include local travel to service new and existing clients.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
A minimum of 1 year of customer/patient service and administrative experience required.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally to client sites required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Allied Health, Occupational Health, Environmental Health & Safety, Medical Assisting, Public Health, or a related field preferred.
Experience in occupational health and safety preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs quantitative and qualitative respirator fit testing, training and education per OSHA 29CFR1910.134/139.
Assists the Coordinator with promoting the PRPP qualitative respirator fit program to local health care and other industry organizations. This includes education, training and fit testing of disposable respirators for those employees at risk for TB and other environmental and occupational exposures in the workplace.
Travels locally to perform respirator fits on new and existing clients.
Records all fit test and medical clearance records in a database to assure adequate record keeping.
Cleans and maintains respirators and fit testing equipment.
Develop training and educational handouts, PowerPoint Presentations.
Performs general administrative duties including: answering phone calls, ordering supplies, filing of forms and scheduling and all billing of clients.
Serves as liaison between external clients and ancillary departments to schedule and coordinate fit testing services in collaboration with the medical surveillance staff.
Troubleshoots internal and external issues and provides timely, accurate information to the client, including leadership as needed.
Cross trains to provide basic assistance to the medical surveillance program.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.