Pulmonary Function Therapist

Job Requisition: PULMO002196 Employment Type: Full-time Shift: Days Hours Per Week: 36-hour/week Hiring Range: Starting at $33.60- $44.94 hourly This position is eligible for additional compensation based on the shifts worked. • Weekday evening shift - additional 10% • Weekday night shift - an additional 15% • Weekend day shift - an additional 10% • Weekend evening & night shifts - an additional 21% The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. Responsibilities: • Performs ordered pulmonary function and pulmonary stress testing. • Monitors and evaluates patient response during and after testing. • Documents and reports testing results. • Determines testing reference ranges and interprets results. Recognizes and corrects for invalid test results. • Prepares, maintains and calibrates pulmonary function testing equipment. Maintains adequate levels of supplies used for testing. • Troubleshoots equipment problems and reports needed repairs/replacements. • Provides education and resources to patient and/or patient's family based on clinical implications. • Complexity of Work: Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. • Minimum Qualifications Licensure / Certification / Registration: • Required Credential(s): • BLS Provider obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date. • Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the New York Board of Respiratory Therapy obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. In order to be hired into this position, proof of a passing score on the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Education: • Associate degree by accredited respiratory therapy program. Work Experience: • Minimum of two (2) years' experience preferred. Required Skills & Attributes: • Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job. • Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive. • Excellent customer service skills • Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion. • Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others. • Demonstrates flexibility • Takes initiative • Able to work in a fast-paced environment • Embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. • Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills. • Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel). • Strong organizational skills. • Effective interpersonal skills. • Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner. • Ability to work as part of a team and independently. • Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills. • Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.