Pulmonary Function Technician - Per diem

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

23h•$28 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Availability: 2-3 days per week but flexible. This position has the opporunitiy to convert into a full-time position. Job Summary The Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Technologist acts as a critical member of the patient care team within the department, collaborates fully with the other care team members in assuring 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 is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain direct patient care experience if planning further education in the medical field (Med/PA/NP school).

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required: BS or BA in Science strongly preferred.
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).

Nice To Haves

BS or BA in Science strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Coach patients through diagnostic pulmonary testing to include:
- Spirometry, pre/post bronchodilator
- Body Plethysmography
- DLCO (Diffusing Capacity)
- Oximetry, at rest and/or exercise
Maintain & calibrate various types of PFT equipment.
Assist in the technical training of newly hired technologists.
Maintains annual competencies of technical skills.
Report and participate in troubleshooting for any equipment/software maintenance or performance issues.
Stocks testing areas with supplies.
Maintains 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.
All other duties assigned.