Pulmonary Function Technologist - Bethpage

NYU Langone Health • Bethpage, NY

4h • $55,985 - $94,382

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more about NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island , and interact with us on LinkedIn , Glassdoor , Indeed , Facebook , Twitter , YouTube and Instagram . Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Pulmonary Function Technologist - Bethpage. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing Pulmonary Function testing which includes Lung Volumes, Spirometries, and Diffusion Capacity. Perform Methacholine Challenges as required. Responsible for performing daily quality assurance on the equipment to insure the quality and validity of the tests performed.

Requirements

• To qualify you must have an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Commission on Accreditation in Respiratory Care Education (CoARC) approved RT program.
• American Medical Association approved Respiratory Therapy Program Required.
• Current and valid New York State Respiratory Therapist (RTT) License or Respiratory therapy Technician License Required.
• Current registration from National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required.
• Excellent communication (both oral and written), customer service, and interpersonal skills Required.
• Basic computer skills Required.
• Understands admitting protocols for outpatients Required.
• Required Licenses: Respiratory Therapy Tech-NYS

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years Pulmonary Function Testing experience Preferred.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs Pulmonary Function Testing.
• Performs FVL, FVC, Lung Volumes, DLCO, MVV as required.
• Checks and validates physician order for testing procedure.
• Performs Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing.
• Performs Methacholine Challenges.
• Efficiently schedules patients.
• Reviews schedule with Pharmacy to insure optimal utilization of Provocholine.
• Maintains testing equipment.
• Generates appropriate paperwork to permit the interpretation of Pulmonary Function tests.

Benefits

• NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
• At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.
• The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.
• Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
• The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters.
• Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
• NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree