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

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit organization that supports patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care through high-performing teams. The Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Technologist is a critical member of the patient care team, collaborating with other team members to ensure continuity of care. This role promotes a philosophy of patient/family-focused care, understanding and meeting customer needs in all interactions. This position offers a valuable opportunity to gain direct patient care experience for college seniors planning further education in the medical field (e.g., 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
Maintain 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 maintain a high standard of professionalism
Demonstrate 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 strongly preferred

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
Maintain annual competencies of technical skills
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
Actively participate in regular meetings and educational opportunities
Maintain a respectful, patient-focused environment of care
Perform all other duties assigned