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Pulmonary Function Technologist jobs with green card sponsorship are available through EB-2 and EB-3 PERM labor certification, where employers file on your behalf for permanent residency. Roles in hospital pulmonary labs and outpatient respiratory clinics regularly sponsor credentialed candidates, including those holding CPFT or RPFT certification.
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NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (FGP) - Manhattan, Center for Women's Health. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for ensuring and coordinating delivery of prescribed pulmonary function testing services through direct performance of laboratory studies.
Job Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates knowledge of accepted standards, policies, procedures, staff responsibilities and instrumentation related to provision of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the calibration and operation of laboratory equipment and performance of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
- Demonstrates proficiency in patient assessment, clinical aerosol delivery and emergency management procedures related to performance of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
- Demonstrates proficiency in pulmonary function laboratory operations.
- Provides appropriate instruction/education to laboratory staff, patients, family members, nurses, physicians, affiliated students, and other members of the Medical Center community.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, required.
- Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC; RRT credential) and New York State Respiratory Therapist license OR Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC; CRT credential) and New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician license OR Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care Certification for Pulmonary Function Technology (CPFT).
- Computer competency, including basic understanding of, and ability to work with, Microsoft Windows based pulmonary function software programs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Required Licenses: Cert Pulmon Func Tech (CPFT), Respiratory Therapy Tech-NYS, Resp Thrpst License-NYS, Natl Respiratory Therapy Reg
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in respiratory care, cardiorespiratory sciences or related area as recognized by the New York State Board for Respiratory Therapy.
- Two years full-time acute care hospital PFT laboratory experience.
- Experience in Pulmonary Function Lab highly desired.
- Flexibility to work at various locations.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $38.72 - $52.55 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
INTRODUCTION
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (FGP) - Manhattan, Center for Women's Health. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for ensuring and coordinating delivery of prescribed pulmonary function testing services through direct performance of laboratory studies.
Job Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates knowledge of accepted standards, policies, procedures, staff responsibilities and instrumentation related to provision of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the calibration and operation of laboratory equipment and performance of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
- Demonstrates proficiency in patient assessment, clinical aerosol delivery and emergency management procedures related to performance of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
- Demonstrates proficiency in pulmonary function laboratory operations.
- Provides appropriate instruction/education to laboratory staff, patients, family members, nurses, physicians, affiliated students, and other members of the Medical Center community.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, required.
- Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC; RRT credential) and New York State Respiratory Therapist license OR Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC; CRT credential) and New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician license OR Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care Certification for Pulmonary Function Technology (CPFT).
- Computer competency, including basic understanding of, and ability to work with, Microsoft Windows based pulmonary function software programs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Required Licenses: Cert Pulmon Func Tech (CPFT), Respiratory Therapy Tech-NYS, Resp Thrpst License-NYS, Natl Respiratory Therapy Reg
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in respiratory care, cardiorespiratory sciences or related area as recognized by the New York State Board for Respiratory Therapy.
- Two years full-time acute care hospital PFT laboratory experience.
- Experience in Pulmonary Function Lab highly desired.
- Flexibility to work at various locations.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $38.72 - $52.55 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Pulmonary Function Technologist
Verify your credentials translate for PERM
PERM requires your foreign respiratory therapy or pulmonary function degree to meet the U.S. specialty occupation standard. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before applying so employers can file without delays.
Target hospital systems with pulmonary labs
Large academic medical centers and VA hospital networks run dedicated pulmonary function labs and have established PERM filing infrastructure. These employers are far more likely to sponsor than outpatient clinics without in-house HR immigration support.
Ask about EB-2 versus EB-3 early in interviews
If you hold a bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy or a related science, you may qualify under EB-2 rather than EB-3, shortening your wait significantly for most countries. Clarify which category the employer intends to file before accepting an offer.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Searching for employers who have active PERM or I-140 filing history in pulmonary or respiratory roles saves weeks of manual research. Migrate Mate surfaces this data so you can focus outreach on employers already set up to sponsor.
Understand the prevailing wage before negotiating
DOL sets your minimum salary through the PERM prevailing wage determination, which is based on your job duties, not your title. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check your local wage level before discussing compensation so you can negotiate above the floor.
Prepare for the PERM recruitment documentation window
Your employer must run a mandatory recruitment period and document that no qualified U.S. workers were available before DOL certifies the PERM application. Expect this stage to take three to six months, and don't resign your current role until PERM is filed.
Green Card Pulmonary Function Technologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Pulmonary Function Technologist qualify for an EB-2 green card instead of EB-3?
Yes, if your position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as respiratory therapy, cardiopulmonary science, or a related discipline, the employer can file under EB-2. EB-2 can mean shorter priority date waits for some nationalities compared to EB-3 skilled worker. Discuss the job requirements and your credentials with the employer's immigration counsel before the I-140 is filed.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status, and it has no annual lottery or cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status together often take two or more years. H-1B visa approval is faster but temporary, subject to the annual lottery, and must be renewed. Many Pulmonary Function Technologists pursue both, using H-1B status while the green card processes.
What certifications strengthen a Pulmonary Function Technologist's PERM application?
Holding the Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist credential from the NBRC signals to both employers and DOL that you meet U.S. specialty occupation standards. The Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist credential carries even more weight for EB-2 filings. Employers are more willing to initiate PERM for candidates who arrive credentialed, because it reduces their exposure during the prevailing wage and recruitment documentation stages.
How do I find Pulmonary Function Technologist jobs where the employer is already set up to sponsor a green card?
The most efficient approach is filtering for employers with documented PERM or I-140 filing history in respiratory or pulmonary roles. Migrate Mate lets you search for sponsoring employers by role and location, surfacing hospital systems and medical groups that have already cleared the PERM process for similar positions, which cuts down on cold outreach to employers who don't sponsor.
What happens to my green card application if I change employers mid-process?
If your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, you may be eligible to port to a new employer under AC21 rules, provided the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. Pulmonary function roles at different facilities generally qualify. Changing employers before those thresholds are met typically requires restarting the PERM process with the new employer.