Pulmonary Function Technician

Description

An exciting opportunity is available with the Roswell Park Care Network for a Pulmonary Function Technician to join our team in Niagara Falls, NY! 

As a trusted leader in oncology and specialty care within community physician practices, Roswell Park Care Network is dedicated to providing outstanding patient care and advancing innovative treatment solutions.

We offer an excellent benefit package: 

• Medical Insurance via Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
• HRA - employer funded
• Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company paid life insurance, options for LTD, Critical Illness, Accident
• Generous Vacation and Sick time
• 11 Holidays
• Schedule is Monday through Friday 

As a Pulmonary Function Technician (PFT), you will evaluate and test patients' respiratory function to help identify potential problems and assist in the diagnosis of lung diseases. 

Responsibilities:

• Greet the patient in the front reception; obtain medical prescription for order set. 
• Explain test fully and clearly to the patient, any concerns for testing should be brought to a physician prior to testing. 
• Take testing to physician immediately following for interpretation and potential office visit. 
• Keep both labs fully stocked with all PFT supplies needed for testing.
• Inform Practice Administrator of any critical needs such as large orders of filters, Albuterol, tubing. 
• Inform physicians and Practice Administrator of any issues with the PFT machines or computer links. All machine repairs or parts must be approved prior to ordering.
• Maintain a clean and dust-free PFT lab; ensure all trash is removed daily. Regularly clean machines, tables, chairs, and keep floors swept and tidy.       
• Communicate with providers at the end of each day to check for any outstanding tasks or needs before leaving. 
• Perform six-minute walk tests and oxygen qualification assessments. 
• Greet patients respectfully using their last name (e.g., “Mr. Smith”) and take vital signs.
• Review and document patient weight, blood pressure, pulse oximetry readings, and current medications.
• Examine the most recent medical records to verify testing orders and gather relevant hospital records, consult notes, and prior test results. 
• Conduct six- and two-minute walk tests as requested by physicians. 
• Assist physicians and practitioners with patient care activities and help coordinate appointment scheduling.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Attention to Detail – Thorough in completing work tasks.
• Integrity – Being honest and ethical.
• Analytical Thinking – Analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, and fulfilling obligations.
• Achievement – Results-oriented, utilize strongest abilities.
• Independence – Work on own and make decisions.
• Complex problem solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Judgment and decision-making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• Associate degree in respiratory care or a related program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), Bachelor’s degree preferred. 
• Minimum 1-2 years as Pulmonary Function Technologist.
• Excellent communication both verbal and in writing.

Certification/Licenses:

• PFT - Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). 
• Certified respiratory therapist (CRT) or registered respiratory therapist (RRT) credential a plus.