Pulmonary Function Tech: Lung Diagnostics & Patient Care

Tufts Medicine; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 27,717 - 34,646; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine in Boston is seeking a Clinical Technologist to improve patients' physical and cognitive health through therapy services. This entry-level position involves performing lung function tests and assisting in patient evaluations under supervision.

The ideal candidate should have an Associate’s degree, BLS certification, and six months of relevant clinical experience, with proficiency in technical and mathematical tasks. The role offers competitive pay, ranging from $20.12 to $25.15 per hour.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a relevant field.
• BLS certification is mandatory.
• Six months of relevant clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Explain test procedures to patients.
• Collect diagnostic information from records.
• Escort patients to the pulmonary function laboratory.
• Perform lung volume testing with technical equipment.
• Draw blood for gas studies when necessary.
• Calculate basic data and enter it into a computer.
• Assist during special testing like exercise testing.
• Maintain equipment in proper working order.
• Perform clerical duties such as scheduling.
• Notify the supervisor of serious equipment malfunctions.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Biological science knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Pulmonary function testing devices

Communication with patients

Education

Associate’s degree

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

Gas analyzers

Recorders

Volume measuring devices

Flow measuring devices

Water spirometers

Job description

Tufts Medicine in Boston is seeking a Clinical Technologist to improve patients' physical and cognitive health through therapy services. This entry-level position involves performing lung function tests and assisting in patient evaluations under supervision.

The ideal candidate should have an Associate’s degree, BLS certification, and six months of relevant clinical experience, with proficiency in technical and mathematical tasks. The role offers competitive pay, ranging from $20.12 to $25.15 per hour.