Pulmonary Tech - Waltham - Great opportunity for College Grad

About the role

The Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Technologist serves as an integral member of the patient care team within the department, collaborating effectively with other team members to ensure continuity of care for patients. The PFT Technologist consistently upholds a philosophy of patient- and family-centered care in all interactions with patients, families, and hospital personnel, prioritizing the understanding and fulfillment of customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an integral member of the patient care team within the department, collaborating effectively with other team members to ensure continuity of care for patients.
• Provide valuable direct patient care experience for individuals interested in pursuing advanced education in the medical field, including medicine, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner programs.
• Serve as a resource for newly hired technologists, supporting their technical training and onboarding.
• Support the technical training and onboarding of newly hired technologists.
• Maintain annual competencies in relevant technical skills.
• Report and contribute to troubleshooting for equipment or software maintenance and performance concerns.
• Ensure testing areas are adequately stocked with necessary supplies.
• Demonstrate proficiency and maintain competencies in point-of-care testing.
• Uphold cleanliness and safety protocols in all testing environments.
• Adhere to all hospital infection control policies and procedures.
• Accurately document testing information in ComPAS and Epic systems.
• Participate in regular meetings and continuing education sessions.
• Foster a respectful and patient-centered environment of care.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; BS or BA in Science preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for teamwork and patient interaction, including emergencies.
• Effective relations with department and hospital staff required.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills for multiple diagnostics.
• Paid training of four to twelve weeks based on experience.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing department pace.
• Promote a customer/patient-focused approach among staff.
• Independent judgment, creativity, and initiative needed during patient procedures.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Come proficient in operating equipment and information systems.
• Physically able to lift linen, supplies, patients, etc.
• Adhere to department safety standards.
• Be able to work with adult, elderly, and critically ill patients; productive in emergencies and on-call situations.
• Be able to maintain professionalism at all times.
• Be able to demonstrate technical and interpersonal proficiency as set by PFT lab leadership after training.

Additional Job Details

• Physical Requirements: Standing Frequently (34-66%), Walking Frequently (34-66%), Sitting Occasionally (3-33%), Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device), Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs, Pushing Occasionally (3-33%), Pulling Occasionally (3-33%), Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%), Balancing Frequently (34-66%), Stooping Occasionally (3-33%), Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%), Crouching Occasionally (3-33%), Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%), Reaching Frequently (34-66%), Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%), Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%), Feeling Constantly (67-100%), Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%), Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%), Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%), Talking Constantly (67-100%), Hearing Constantly (67-100%), Remote Type Onsite Work Location: 52 Second Avenue, Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40, Employee Type: Regular, Work Shift: Day (United States of America).

Pay Range

$28.40 - $40.64/Hourly

Grade

4