Pulmonary Lab Technologist Trainee

Job Description - Pulmonary Lab Technologist Trainee (260814-50023385)

Job Description

Pulmonary Lab Technologist Trainee - (260814-50023385)

Purpose of Position: Assists in the operation of the Pulmonary Function Lab.

Description

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• Perform pulmonary diagnostic studies.
• Prepare Methacholine solutions for tests.
• Assist with Bronchoscopies in all areas of Hospital per the needs of the Department.
• Provide daily support for the PFT and Bronch Lab including ordering and stocking of equipment and supplies.
• Maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot various PFT and Bronch equipment.
• Perform diagnostic procedures such as ABG draws and sputum specimen collection.
• Perform 6-minute walks.
• Perform daily reminder calls to confirm appointments and assist scheduling stat/urgent patients as necessary.
• Complete daily reconciliation of all PFT reports and forward to ordering Provider.
• Accurately charge for all services rendered.
• Perform charge reconciliation on all patients daily, when asked, to ensure correct billing.
• Provide accurate and complete documentation.
• Assist in departmental planning, development of policies and procedures, and monitoring of Quality Assurance/Improvement Plans.
• Train Pulmonary/Respiratory Therapists in pulmonary function testing.
• Maintain professional growth and development through approved seminars and professional affiliations appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Work in the capacity of a Respiratory Therapist per the needs of the Department.
• Provide Respiratory Care, while using Therapist Driven Protocols, when indicated.
• Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.

Qualifications

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Pulmonary Function Lab Technologist Trainee Grade S15C, Job Code XXXX

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent

• Copy of highest degree must be provided at time of hire

• (BLS) - Basic Life Support certification

• Must test within three (3) months of hire

• Obtain Board Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) or Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) within one (1) year of hire

• Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

• Massachusetts State licensure in Respiratory Therapy

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple responsibilities encompassed within the position

Pulmonary Function Lab Technologist Grade S15C, Job Code 8241

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent

• Copy of highest degree must be provided at time of hire

• (BLS) - Basic Life Support certification

• Board Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) or Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

• Massachusetts State licensure in Respiratory Therapy

• Minimum one year of experience in Pulmonary Function testing preferred

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple responsibilities encompassed within the position

Schedule Details: 20 Hours Per Week, Rotating Days/Eves,10-hour shifts: 6:30a-4:30p, 7a-5p, or 8a-6p, Occasional Weekends & No Holidays

Organization

: Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location

: Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department: CCH-Pulmonary Function

Annual/Hourly: Hourly

Hiring Pay Range: $40.87 - $54.58