Respiratory / Pulmonary Function Lab Technologist - PFLT26-06956

NavitasPartners•Falmouth, MA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking a Respiratory / Pulmonary Function Lab Technologist for an exciting Travel or Local job in Falmouth, MA. This role involves performing a variety of pulmonary function diagnostic studies and assisting physicians with procedures. The technologist will be responsible for preparing solutions, maintaining equipment, collecting specimens, and ensuring accurate documentation and billing. Additionally, the role includes patient communication, supply management, and supporting quality improvement initiatives. Training of other staff and providing direct respiratory care may also be required, all while maintaining service excellence.

Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
Active Massachusetts Respiratory Therapy License.
Current BLS Certification.
Strong communication skills in English (read, write, and speak).
Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment with multiple responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Certified or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT/RPFT).
Minimum 1 year of Pulmonary Function Testing experience.
Experience assisting with bronchoscopies.
Experience performing ABG draws and pulmonary diagnostics.

Responsibilities

Perform pulmonary function diagnostic studies (PFTs).
Prepare Methacholine solutions for testing procedures.
Assist physicians during bronchoscopies across hospital units.
Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot pulmonary function and respiratory equipment.
Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) draws and sputum specimen collection.
Conduct 6-minute walk tests.
Make daily appointment reminder calls and assist with scheduling urgent/stat patients.
Reconcile PFT reports and forward results to ordering providers.
Ensure accurate charge capture, documentation, and billing reconciliation.
Maintain and restock pulmonary lab supplies and equipment.
Support QA/QI initiatives and departmental policy development.
Train respiratory staff in pulmonary function testing procedures.
Provide respiratory care using therapist-driven protocols when needed.
Maintain service excellence for patients, families, visitors, and staff.