Respiratory Therapist PFT Lab Specialist

4 weeks ago

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH) Full time
Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist/Pulmonary Function Technologist functions in the Pulmonary Function Lab, assisting management staff in ensuring quality patient care. This role involves performing both simple and complex pulmonary testing, including spirometry, lung volume, diffusion capacity, and body plethysmography studies, as well as arterial blood gas testing, six-minute walk testing, exhaled nitric oxide analysis, metabolic measurement studies, and hypoxia altitude simulation testing.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Comply with department, TJC, and DPH standards.
  2. Perform Pulmonary Function Tests and arterial blood gas punctures.
  3. Assist with the development and review/revision of all PFT Lab Policies and Procedures.
  4. Assist with the scheduling for all PFT-related areas, including main PFT Labs and satellite clinics.
  5. Provide diagnostic testing, obtaining optimal patient effort and results.
  6. Explain procedures to patients, addressing concerns and anxieties while explaining desired actions and possible adverse effects.
  7. Perform ordered tests and document/report results.
  8. Provide educational material to demonstrate device use.
  9. Perform other duties as assigned by the clinical coordinator and/or director of the department.
  10. Participate in clinical research projects.
  11. Participate in Quality Improvement programs as indicated.
  12. Perform all duties of staff Respiratory Therapist as assigned.
  13. Assist in coordination of educational programs, including orientation of new staff members, clinical students, and others.
  14. Maintain continuing education relating to age-specific care.
  15. Work closely with vendor representatives, system analysts, and Information Technology representatives related to software upgrades, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.
  16. Closely monitor various systems to identify potential billing errors, documentation errors, etc.
  17. Function as an integral part of the Epic process.
Qualifications
  • Current Massachusetts license as a Respiratory Therapist.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist.
  • A.S. in Respiratory Therapy minimum, BS preferred.
  • 1-3 years' experience preferred, will consider recent graduates.

Work requires up to six months for development of rapport with physicians and allied health care team.

  • Must have BLS certification, ACLS desired.
  • CPFT/RPFT credential strongly preferred.
  • Previous/current PFT experience required.
Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required
  • Must possess excellent interpersonal skills to interact with physicians, nurses, and other allied health care members.
  • Must possess strong patient assessment skills.
  • Must possess professional and technical skills to act as a staff therapist.
  • Must possess strong organizational skills needed to assist staff therapists in prioritizing work.
  • Must demonstrate ability to motivate and direct professional and technical staff.
Working Conditions
  1. Works primarily in non-patient care areas and is exposed to various cleaning agents.
  2. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases.
  3. Frequent exposure to secretions/excretions, unpleasant odors, and scenes.
Supervisory Responsibilities
  1. May supervise respiratory therapy students.
Hospital-Wide Responsibilities

Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation, and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/Partners; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and Partners policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or Partners, as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff.

BWH is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead.

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.

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