About the role
Overview
Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.
Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.
We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.
Job Summary
Essen Health Care is seeking a skilled Pulmonary Function Technician (PFT Tech) to join our growing clinical team in the Bronx. This role is responsible for performing diagnostic pulmonary testing to assess lung function and support providers in the diagnosis and management of respiratory conditions.
Responsibilities
Perform pulmonary function tests including:
Spirometry
Lung volumes (plethysmography)
Diffusion capacity (DLCO)
- Prepare and educate patients on testing procedures
- Monitor patient safety and comfort throughout testing
- Accurately document and upload results into EMR
- Assist providers with interpretation and reporting of test data
- Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot PFT equipment
- Ensure compliance with clinical protocols and quality standards
- Maintain infection control and equipment sterilization procedures
- PFT Techs play a key role in diagnosing conditions like asthma and COPD by measuring lung capacity, airflow, and gas exchange
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field preferred
- Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) or Registered (RPFT) preferred
- Prior experience performing pulmonary function testing required
- Knowledge of pulmonary diagnostics and respiratory care practices
BLS certification required
Strong attention to detail and patient care skills
Preferred Experience
- Experience with both adult and geriatric populations
- Familiarity with EMR systems (EPIC a plus )
- Ability to work in a fast-paced outpatient setting
Why Join Essen
Collaborative, mission-driven healthcare team
Opportunity to work across a large multi-specialty network
Growth within respiratory and specialty services
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer
Essen Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.