Pulmonary Function TherapistSt. Mary's Healthcare (Amsterdam, NY)

St. Mary’s Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary’s Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary’s Healthcare has also been named a 2026 Times Union Top Workplace—the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 14 years ago.

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.