• PFT Tech Respiratory Therapist

    Catholic Health Services (Melville, NY)


    Job Details

    Responsibilities:

    + Understanding of pulmonary function laboratory operations.

    + Demonstrates proficiency in patient assessment, clinical aerosol medication delivery and emergency management procedures, related to performance of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.

    + Calibration, operation and performance of diagnostic pulmonary function testing equipment.

    + Basic computer skills, Epic EMR for documentation and scanning reports.

    + Knowledge of accepted standards, policies, procedures, staff responsibilities and instrumentation related to provision of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.

    + Performs and documentation of 6 minute walk tests.

    + Patient/ Family Education as related to PFT testing, medication delivery systems, devices and Disease state management.

    *Office practices in accordance with CDC guidelines for infection control and maintenance.

    REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy from a Respiratory Therapy education program accredited by CoARC required.

    + New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician or Respiratory Therapist license required. Minimum of 3 years' experience required.

    + Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification

    + Basic computer skills.

     

    Salary Range

     

    USD $53.46 - USD $61.45 /Hr.

     

    This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location . The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive , differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

     

    At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.