Pulmonary Function Technician — Patient Care & Data Analysis

Cooley Dickinson Hospital; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Pulmonary Function Technician to perform pulmonary function tests, set up equipment, explain tests to patients, and collect/analyze data.

The role is onsite at 30 Locust Street and reports to the Clinical Manager, Respiratory Care within Mass General Brigham. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, ordering supplies, documenting results, and communicating findings to physicians.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Explain tests to patients

Data collection & analysis

Equipment maintenance

Education

Associate's degree in respiratory care

Job description

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Pulmonary Function Technician to perform pulmonary function tests, set up equipment, explain tests to patients, and collect/analyze data.

The role is onsite at 30 Locust Street and reports to the Clinical Manager, Respiratory Care within Mass General Brigham. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, ordering supplies, documenting results, and communicating findings to physicians.