Upstate University Hospital
Pulmonary Function Lab Technician
Upstate University Hospital - Syracuse, New York, us, 13235
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Job Summary: The Pulmonary Function Lab Technician will perform all PFT testing according to ATS guidelines in all PFT locations (Pediatric and Adult). Perform inpatient, outpatient, and remote PFT testing, as well as calibration, troubleshooting, and maintaining quality assurance records. Will administer positive pressure and aerosol therapy to patients; institute and monitor oxygen therapy on patients; assist physicians in instituting and maintaining continuous ventilation; administer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation; perform pulmonary function tests; perform radial arterial punctures. Minimum Qualifications: NYS licensed Respiratory Therapist required. A.A.S. in Respiratory Therapy and 3 years post A.A.S. degree Respiratory Therapist experience or Pulmonary function testing experience required. CPR BLS Certified is required. Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care, experience in PFT testing preferred. Registered Pulmonary Function Technology Certification preferred.
Work Days:
Variable days and shifts
Message to Applicants: Accepting Pulmonary Function Lab Technician applications for current and future part-time openings. Positions located at the Community and Downtown campuses. Recruitment Office: Human Resources Executive Order: Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.