Pulmonary Function Technician - Boston - Great for recent college grad looking toward medical career!

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Technologist is a critical member of the patient care team and collaborates with other care team members to support continuity of care. The role promotes patient- and family-focused care and works to understand and meet the needs of patients, families, and hospital personnel. It offers direct patient care experience for people considering further education in the medical field, such as medical, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner school. The technician coaches patients through diagnostic pulmonary testing, maintains and calibrates testing equipment, supports technical training and competency maintenance, and helps ensure a clean, safe testing environment. The role requires effective communication, organization, adaptability, and the ability to work with adult, elderly, and critically ill patients, including in emergency situations. Four to twelve weeks of paid training is provided, depending on prior experience.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with patients and supporting interdisciplinary teamwork, including in emergent situations.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships and communication with department and other hospital personnel.
Strong analytical and organizational abilities to perform multiple diagnostic tasks.
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and adapt to a changing pace.
Ability to promote a customer- and patient-oriented philosophy among staff in the area.
Ability to use independent judgment, creativity, and initiative when assisting with patient procedures.
Ability to work under stressful conditions.
Ability to understand and operate required equipment and information systems.
Physical capability to lift items such as linen, supplies, and patients.
Awareness of departmental hazards and adherence to hospital and regulatory safety standards.
Ability to work with adult, elderly, and critically ill patients.
Ability to work productively in emergencies, including cardiac and respiratory codes, and in on-call situations.
Professionalism and proficiency in technical and interpersonal competencies as determined by PFT lab leadership after training.
Four to twelve weeks of paid training, depending on prior experience, to acquire familiarity with procedures and equipment.

Responsibilities

Coach patients through spirometry, including pre- and post-bronchodilator testing; lung volume measurements; DLCO testing; oximetry at rest and/or during exercise; and arterial blood gas testing.
Maintain and calibrate pulmonary function testing equipment.
Assist with technical training for newly hired technologists.
Maintain annual competencies in technical skills and point-of-care testing.
Report and participate in troubleshooting equipment, software, maintenance, or performance issues.
Stock testing areas with supplies.
Maintain a clean and safe testing environment and follow hospital infection-control policies.
Document testing accurately in ComPAS and Epic.
Participate in regular meetings and educational opportunities.
Maintain a respectful, patient-focused environment of care.
Perform other duties as assigned.