Per Diem Pulmonary Function Technologist - Lake Success

Per Diem Pulmonary Function Technologist - Lake Success

Allied Health --> Respiratory Therapy

Lake Success, NY Temporary

NYU Langone HospitalLong 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.

Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Per Diem Pulmonary Function Technologist - Lake Success. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for performing Pulmonary Function testing which includes Lung Volumes, Spirometries, Diffusion Capacity, Methacholine Challenges and Pulmonary Exercise testing as required. Performs daily quality assurance on the equipment to insure the quality and validity of the tests performed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Checks and validates physician order for testing procedure. Schedules patients for testing. Performs FVL, FVC, Lung Volumes, DLCO, MVV as required.
• Generates appropriate paperwork to permit the interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests. Reviews folders on a daily basis to insure efficient turnaround of patient reports.
• Performs Methacholine Challenge testing for WUH attendings and private attendings. Reviews schedule with Pharmacy to insure optimal utilization of Provocholine.

Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy. Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC; RRT credential) and New York State Respiratory Therapist license OR Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC; CRT credential) and New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician license OR Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care Certification for Pulmonary Function Technology (CPFT). Experience in Pulmonary Function Lab highly desired. Computer competency, including basic understanding of, and ability to work with, Microsoft Windows based pulmonary function software programs. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to perform all aspects of Pulmonary Function Testing.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone HospitalLong 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 HospitalLong 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.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $39.00 - $45.05 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.