Pulmonary Function Technician - 12hrs/Day Shift

Pulmonary Function Technician

Responsible for performing pulmonary function tests on patients. This includes setting up and operating pulmonary function testing equipment, explaining the tests to patients, and collecting and analyzing data. The Pulmonary Function Technician will also be responsible for maintaining the pulmonary function testing equipment and ordering supplies. This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. This position reports to the Clinical Manager, Respiratory Care and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in respiratory care required
• Respiratory Therapist license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Experience with pulmonary function testing equipment 1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to explain pulmonary function tests to patients.
• Ability to collect and analyze data from pulmonary function tests.
• Ability to maintain pulmonary function testing equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Set up and operate pulmonary function testing equipment.
• Explain the tests to patients and obtain their informed consent.
• Collect and analyze data from the pulmonary function tests.
• Maintain the pulmonary function testing equipment and order supplies.
• Document pulmonary function test results.
• Communicate test results to physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Provide patient education and support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 30 Locust Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 12

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range: $33.71 - $46.87/Hourly

EEO Statement:

1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources.