Respiratory TherapistLead Pulmonary Tech Waltham
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Job Location:
Waltham, MA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 31 - 47
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Job Summary
The Respiratory Therapist/PulmonaryTech acts as a supervisory member of the patient care team within the Pulmonary Function Lab coordinating and collaborating fully with the other care team members in assuring continuity of care for their patients. The Respiratory Therapist/PulmonaryTech promotes a philosophy of patient/family-focused care in all interactions with patients families and hospital personnel and focus on understanding and meeting customer needs.Qualifications
- Working closely with the Lab Manager and Medical Director the Respiratory Therapist/Pulmonary Tech is responsible for technical training/competencies & equipment troubleshooting.
- Perform diagnostic pulmonary testing to include spirometry body plethysmography DLCO muscle forces oximetry at rest & exercise bronchial provocation testing phlebotomy (arterial venous and finger stick) blood analysis.
- Maintenance & calibration of various PFT equipment
- Responsible for observing validating & documenting initial and annual competencies for technical skills.
- Primary contact for equipment troubleshooting working closely with outside vendor.
- Responsible for tracking PAR levels of disposable supplies and accessories.
- Ensures a clean and safe environment for testing by following all cleaning disinfecting and infection control policies.
- Assess patients who come to the clinic with respiratory complaints. Gather information about the patients medical history and current symptoms.
- Provide patient education regarding pulmonary conditions treatment options tracheostomies and management strategies.
- Provide patient teaching on proper use of inhalers CPAP/BiPAP equipment and other devices.
- Provide guidance on lifestyle changes such as smoking cessation.
- Administer nebulizer treatments.
- Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Education
Qualified candidates must be graduates of an Co ARC approved respiratory care program with a minimum of an Associates degree - Bachelors Degree is preferred.
Licensure
Qualified candidates must have a valid MA respiratory care license in good standing. Candidates must be registered respiratory therapists (RRT) through the NBRC.
Experience
Respiratory Care 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients and promote interdisciplinary collaborative teamwork including in emergent situations. Maintains effective working relations and communication with department and other hospital personnel.
- Must possess strong analytical and organizational abilities necessary to perform multiple diagnostic tasks.
- Must be able to prioritize multiple responsibilities encompassed within the position. Must have the ability to adapt to changing pace within the department.
- Must be able to promote a customer/patient-oriented philosophy among all staff within the area.
- Must use independent judgment and initiative in a variety of situations when assisting with patient procedures.
- Must be able to work under stressful conditions.
- Must be able to understand and operate required equipment and information systems.
- Must be physically capable of lifting (linen supplies patients etc).
- Must be aware of hazards within the department; adhere to safety standards established by the Hospital and other regulatory agencies.
- Must have ability to work with adult elderly patients and critically ill patients. Must have ability to work productively in emergency situations.
- Must be able to effectively train and evaluate individuals.
- Always maintains a high standard of professionalism.
- Demonstrates proficiency in all technical and interpersonal competencies as determined by PFT lab and Pulmonary leadership.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$31.98 - $47.85/HourlyGrade
5EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
