Pulmonary Function Technician - Per Diem - Great Oppoturnity for College Senior planning health care career!

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit organization that relies on a diverse range of professionals to advance its mission of patient care, research, teaching, and community service. They strive to provide exceptional care and believe in high-performing teams. The Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Technologist acts as a critical member of the patient care team within the department, collaborating fully with other care team members to assure continuity of care for their patients. The PFT Tech promotes a philosophy of patient/family-focused care in all interactions with patients, families, and hospital personnel, with a focus on understanding and meeting customer needs. This position is highlighted as a great opportunity for someone looking to gain direct patient care experience, especially if planning further education in the medical field (Med/PA/NP school).

Requirements

Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients and promote interdisciplinary collaborative teamwork, including in emergent situations
Maintains effective working relations and communication with department and other hospital personnel
Must possess strong analytical and organizational abilities necessary to perform multiple diagnostic tasks
Work requires four to twelve weeks of paid training, based on prior experience, to acquire necessary familiarity with procedures and equipment
Must be able to prioritize multiple responsibilities encompassed within the position
Must have the ability to adapt to changing pace within the department
Must be able to promote a customer/patient-oriented philosophy among all staff within the area
Must use independent judgment, creativity and initiative in a variety of situations when assisting with patient procedures
Must be able to work under stressful conditions
Must be able to understand and operate required equipment and information systems
Must be physically capable of lifting (linen, supplies, patients, etc)
Must be aware of hazards within the department; adhere to safety standards established by the Hospital and other regulatory agencies
Must have ability to work with adult, elderly patients, and critically ill patients
Must have ability to work productively in emergency situations such as cardiac and respiratory codes and on-call situations
Always maintains a high standard of professionalism
Demonstrates proficiency in all technical and interpersonal competencies as determined by PFT lab leadership (once training period is completed)
High school diploma required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

Coach patients through diagnostic pulmonary testing to include: Spirometry, pre/post bronchodilator Lung Volume measurements, DLCO (Diffusing Capacity), Oximetry, at rest and/or exercise, Arterial Blood Gas
Maintain & calibrate various types of PFT equipment
Assist in the technical training of newly hired technologists
Report and participate in troubleshooting for any equipment/software maintenance or performance issues
Stock testing areas with supplies
Maintain competencies for point-of-care testing
Maintain a clean and safe environment for testing
Follow all hospital infection control policies
Document testing accurately in ComPAS and Epic
Active participation in regular meetings and educational opportunities
Maintain a respectful, patient-focused environment of care
Perform all other duties assigned