Pulmonary Technologist I
84901BR
Ambulatory Services
Status
Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week
40
Job Category
Clinical,
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Pay Range
$29.91-$47.85 Hourly
Office/Site Location
Weymouth
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
Job Posting Description
At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
Performs a variety of state of the art pulmonary function tests on patients of all ages with and without bronchodilators according to pulmonary laboratory protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
• Performs a variety of state-of-the-art pulmonary function tests on patients of all ages with and without bronchodilators. Assembles data collected, performs calculations, assesses the quality of the study, generates reports, informs and discusses results with referring physician.
• Performs sweat testing on patients of all ages. Analysis requires use of analytical bench skills.
• Performs invasive and non invasive measurements of gas exchange. Draws arterial blood gases.
• Continuously assesses patient performance and instrument function during testing.
• Reviews test results to ensure validity and quality. Makes recommendations to requesting provider regarding further testing. Communicates assessments to physician and supervisor.
• Maintains and calibrates equipment, according to standard. Repairs and troubleshoots equipment when possible.
• Processes and verify patient billing statistics, as needed.
• Participates in the training and education of new employees and fellows.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
One year of basic technical training in pulmonary function testing.
Certification/Registration Preferred
Pulmonary Technologist certification preferred. Must pass Pulmonary Technologist certification test within one year of hiring to administer bronchodilators or hypertonic saline.
The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, military or veteran status or any other classification protected by law in hiring, promotion, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment. Boston Children’s Hospital collects and maintains information regarding gender, race, and ethnicity for equal opportunity compliance purposes. Boston Children’s Hospital also is subject to various government recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations.
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