Pulmonary Function Technician - 12hrs/Day Shift

1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Pulmonary Function Technician to perform tests, explain procedures to patients, and analyze results. The role involves maintaining PFT equipment, ordering supplies, and documenting findings for physician review.

The position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit and reports to the Clinical Manager, Respiratory Care. Requires MA license and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in respiratory care is required.
• License as Respiratory Therapist in Massachusetts is required.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate pulmonary function testing equipment.
• Explain the tests to patients and obtain informed consent.
• Collect and analyze data from pulmonary function tests.
• Maintain testing equipment and order supplies.
• Document results and communicate with physicians.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Explain tests to patients

Data analysis

Equipment maintenance

Education

Associate's degree in respiratory care

Respiratory Therapist license

BLS for Healthcare Provider

Job description

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Job Summary

Responsible for performing pulmonary function tests on patients. This includes setting up and operating pulmonary function testing equipment, explaining the tests to patients, and collecting and analyzing data. The Pulmonary Function Technician will also be responsible for maintaining the pulmonary function testing equipment and ordering supplies. This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. This position reports to the Clinical Manager, Respiratory Care and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to explain pulmonary function tests to patients.
• Ability to collect and analyze data from pulmonary function tests.
• Ability to maintain pulmonary function testing equipment.

Essential Functions

• 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.

• Remote Type Onsite
• Work Location 30 Locust Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 12
• Employee Type Regular
• Work Shift Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range $33.71 - $46.87/Hourly
• Grade SC3C51

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