Pulmonary Function Lab Respiratory Therapist (Per Diem)

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 5,760,000 - 6,922,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem shifts

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. in Boston, MA is seeking a Per Diem Respiratory Therapist/Pulmonary Function Technologist to support the main PFT labs and satellite clinics.

You will perform PFTs, ABG punctures, and related studies with attention to patient comfort and data quality in an Epic-driven workflow. The ideal candidate holds MA licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, is an RRT, and has an AS in Respiratory Therapy with 1–3 years' experience.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts license as Respiratory Therapist required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential required.
• AS in Respiratory Therapy minimum; BS preferred.
• 1–3 years experience preferred; new grads considered.
• BLS certification; ACLS desired.
• CPFT/RPFT desired; PFT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Pulmonary Function Tests and arterial blood gas punctures.
• Assist with PFT Lab policies and procedures.
• Coordinate scheduling for main labs and satellite clinics.
• Provide patient education on testing procedures.
• Participate in clinical research and quality improvement.
• Support Epic-based workflows and vendor IT interactions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient assessment

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Motivate staff

Communication

Epic system knowledge

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

AS in Respiratory Therapy

BS preferred

Massachusetts RT licensure

Tools

Epic

Job description

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. in Boston, MA is seeking a Per Diem Respiratory Therapist/Pulmonary Function Technologist to support the main PFT labs and satellite clinics.

You will perform PFTs, ABG punctures, and related studies with attention to patient comfort and data quality in an Epic-driven workflow. The ideal candidate holds MA licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, is an RRT, and has an AS in Respiratory Therapy with 1–3 years' experience.