Fit Testing Specialist

Stony Brook University•Stony Brook, NY

23h•Onsite

About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, the Fit Testing Specialist is a valuable member of our Employee Health and Wellness team. This position is primarily responsible for fit testing as part of the respiratory protection program. Duties of a Fit Testing Specialist include but are not limited to the following: Confirm medical clearance for employee to be fit tested. Conduct quantitative fit testing, as per OSHA Respiratory Protection standard (29 CFR 1910.134) and Hospital policy. Conduct qualitative fit testing, as needed. Document the results of fit testing and all fit testing related data (respirator sizes, etc) upon completion of fit testing. Provides education and consult to respirator users on how to ensure a proper seal, how to don and doff respirators and other related items. Provides support and encouragement to users during fit testing, using appropriate techniques to help the user obtain a proper seal and fit. Coordinate with supervisor to ensure an appropriate follow up evaluation and alternative solutions for any employee who is unable to pass the fit test. Monitor fit testing supplies on a weekly basis and order replenishments as needed, ensuring adequate supply levels at all times. Coordinate annual calibration of Portacount and conduct daily checks of Portacount when in use. Ensure all needed supplies and equipment are on hand and ready for use before fit testing. Maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of the fit testing area(s) as well as of all supplies and equipment. Enter data from quantitative and qualitative fit testing results into Peoplesoft and/or other prescribed databases. Compiles information from databases and spreadsheets and produces compliance reports, summary reports or other reports related to fit testing as needed. Evaluates and audits this data and all other aspects of the RPP program and make appropriate recommendations for improvement on an ongoing basis. Review and update respiratory protection training content and delivery as needed. Supports the Employee Health and Wellness program with employee health data entry related to flu vaccines, annual physicals, etc as needed. Support EH&W campaigns including but not limited to fit testing, flu prevention programs, annual physicals, etc. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree.
At least four (4) years of experience as an environmental or occupational health and safety professional or laboratory or clinical professional.
Valid New York State Driver’s License.
Proficient using Microsoft Word and Excel.
Upon hire, must complete TSI Portacount training and demonstrate proficiency in Portacount quantitative fit testing.
Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or related discipline.
Experience with respiratory protection programming, including quantitative and/or qualitative fit testing.
Training experience.
Prior experience working in a health care setting and a basic understanding of clinical information.
Must have good interpersonal skills, problem solving skills and independent decision-making ability.
Must be able provide educational information and respond to questions and concerns in the moment in a clear and respectful manner.

Responsibilities

Confirm medical clearance for employee to be fit tested.
Conduct quantitative fit testing, as per OSHA Respiratory Protection standard (29 CFR 1910.134) and Hospital policy. Conduct qualitative fit testing, as needed.
Document the results of fit testing and all fit testing related data (respirator sizes, etc) upon completion of fit testing.
Provides education and consult to respirator users on how to ensure a proper seal, how to don and doff respirators and other related items. Provides support and encouragement to users during fit testing, using appropriate techniques to help the user obtain a proper seal and fit.
Coordinate with supervisor to ensure an appropriate follow up evaluation and alternative solutions for any employee who is unable to pass the fit test.
Monitor fit testing supplies on a weekly basis and order replenishments as needed, ensuring adequate supply levels at all times.
Coordinate annual calibration of Portacount and conduct daily checks of Portacount when in use. Ensure all needed supplies and equipment are on hand and ready for use before fit testing.
Maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of the fit testing area(s) as well as of all supplies and equipment.
Enter data from quantitative and qualitative fit testing results into Peoplesoft and/or other prescribed databases.
Compiles information from databases and spreadsheets and produces compliance reports, summary reports or other reports related to fit testing as needed.
Evaluates and audits this data and all other aspects of the RPP program and make appropriate recommendations for improvement on an ongoing basis.
Review and update respiratory protection training content and delivery as needed.
Supports the Employee Health and Wellness program with employee health data entry related to flu vaccines, annual physicals, etc as needed.
Support EH&W campaigns including but not limited to fit testing, flu prevention programs, annual physicals, etc.
Performs other related duties as assigned.