About this Pulmonary Function Technician - Boston - Great for recent college grad looking toward medical career! role at Mass General Brigham
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Job Summary
The Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Technologist acts as a critical member of the patient care team within the department, collaborates fully with the other care team members in assuring continuity of care for their patients. The PFT Tech promotes a philosophy of patient/family-focused care in all interactions with patients, families, and hospital personnel with a focus on understanding and meeting customer needs. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain direct patient care experience if planning further education in the medical field (Med/PA/NP school).
Qualifications
Coach patients through diagnostic pulmonary testing to include:
- Spirometry, pre/post bronchodilator
- Lung Volume measurements
- DLCO (Diffusing Capacity)
- Oximetry, at rest and/or exercise
- Arterial Blood Gas
Maintain & calibrate various types of PFT equipment.
Assist in the technical training of newly hired technologists
Maintains annual competencies of technical skills
Report and participate in troubleshooting for any equipment/software maintenance or performance issues.
Stocks testing areas with supplies.
Maintains competencies for point-of-care testing
Maintain a clean and safe environment for testing.
Follow all hospital infection control policies.
Document testing accurately in ComPAS and Epic.
Active participation in regular meetings and educational opportunities.
Maintain a respectful, patient-focused environment of care.
All other duties assigned.
Education
High school diploma required
- Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients and promote interdisciplinary collaborative teamwork, including in emergent situations. Maintains effective working relations and communication with department and other hospital personnel.
- Must possess strong analytical and organizational abilities necessary to perform multiple diagnostic tasks.
- Work requires four to twelve weeks of paid training, based on prior experience, to acquire necessary familiarity with procedures and equipment.
- Must be able to prioritize multiple responsibilities encompassed within the position. Must have the ability to adapt to changing pace within the department.
- Must be able to promote a customer/patient-oriented philosophy among all staff within the area.
- Must use independent judgment, creativity and initiative in a variety of situations when assisting with patient procedures.
- Must be able to work under stressful conditions.
- Must be able to understand and operate required equipment and information systems.
- Must be physically capable of lifting (linen, supplies, patients, etc).
- Must be aware of hazards within the department; adhere to safety standards established by the Hospital and other regulatory agencies.
- Must have ability to work with adult, elderly patients, and critically ill patients. Must have ability to work productively in emergency situations such as cardiac and respiratory codes and on-call situations.
- Always maintains a high standard of professionalism.
- Demonstrates proficiency in all technical and interpersonal competencies as determined by PFT lab leadership (once training period is completed).
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$28.40 - $42.83/Hourly
Grade
4
EEO Statement:
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