Part-Time Pulmonary Function Lab Therapist

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is seeking a Respiratory Pulmonary Function Therapist to join the Pulmonary department on a part-time schedule. The role involves performing diagnostic tests and delivering respiratory care services to patients under supervision, ensuring high quality care and safety.

Responsibilities include operating specialized respiratory equipment, interpreting results, and communicating with patients and healthcare teams to support treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of a two-year AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• Must be registered with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Massachusetts license as Respiratory Therapist required.
• 3–5 years of experience in respiratory care preferred.
• Ability to review lab results, perform respiratory assessments, and operate complex respiratory equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to explain therapy to patients and coordinate with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic tests and treatment for pulmonary disease.
• Deliver respiratory care services to patients.
• Operate and calibrate highly technical respiratory equipment and interpret results.
• Communicate with patients, families and healthcare professionals to support care plans.

Skills

Anatomy & physiology

Pulmonary physics & pharmacology

Blood gas analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication with patients

Education

Two-year AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program

NBRC Registry

Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist License

Tools

Respiratory equipment operation

Job description

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is seeking a Respiratory Pulmonary Function Therapist to join the Pulmonary department on a part-time schedule. The role involves performing diagnostic tests and delivering respiratory care services to patients under supervision, ensuring high quality care and safety.

Responsibilities include operating specialized respiratory equipment, interpreting results, and communicating with patients and healthcare teams to support treatment plans.