Pulmonary Function Tech - Patient-Centric Testing

Partner's Healthcare; Northampton (MA); Sur place; USD 51 000 - 70 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Pulmonary Function Technician to perform and interpret pulmonary function tests onsite at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. The role includes explaining procedures to patients, obtaining informed consent, and maintaining testing equipment in accordance with department policies.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's degree in respiratory care, MA licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in respiratory care required.
• Respiratory Therapist license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Experience with pulmonary function testing equipment 1 year preferred.

Responsabilités

• Set up and operate pulmonary function testing equipment.
• Explain the tests to patients and obtain their informed consent.
• Collect and analyze data from the pulmonary function tests.
• Maintain the pulmonary function testing equipment and order supplies.
• Document pulmonary function test results.
• Communicate test results to physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Provide patient education and support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Explain tests to patients

Data collection and analysis

Equipment maintenance

Independent working

Formation

Associate's degree in respiratory care

Outils

Pulmonary function testing equipment

Description du poste

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Pulmonary Function Technician to perform and interpret pulmonary function tests onsite at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. The role includes explaining procedures to patients, obtaining informed consent, and maintaining testing equipment in accordance with department policies.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's degree in respiratory care, MA licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, and BLS certification.