Job Description

MetroWest Medical Center is the largest community health care system between Worcester and Boston. MetroWest Medical Center is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive care, at a location close to home. The 307-bed regional healthcare system includes Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick and the MetroWest Wellness Center. MetroWest Medical Center has been named to the 2019 America’s 100 Best Hospitals List by Healthgrades.

Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Pulmonary Function Technician (Respiratory Therapist) to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will perform pulmonary function testing (PFT) and other diagnostic respiratory assessments to evaluate patients’ lung function and support the treatment of respiratory conditions. This position requires excellent patient care skills, technical expertise, and a collaborative approach to working with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pulmonary Function Testing: Perform a variety of pulmonary function tests, including spirometry, lung volume measurements, diffusion capacity, and bronchial provocation testing.

• Equipment Operation: Operate, calibrate, and maintain PFT equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results.

• Patient Preparation: Prepare patients for testing by explaining procedures, obtaining medical history, and ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout the assessment process.

• Data Analysis: Analyze test results and generate detailed reports for review by physicians, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.

• Collaboration: Work closely with pulmonologists, allergists, and other healthcare providers to deliver patient-centered care and support diagnosis and treatment planning.

• Quality Assurance: Adhere to hospital policies, protocols, and national standards for pulmonary function testing, ensuring quality and compliance.

• Education and Training: Educate patients about their respiratory health, including disease management and treatment options, as needed. Provide guidance to other healthcare staff on PFT procedures and updates.

• Safety Standards: Follow all safety protocols and infection control procedures to protect patients, staff, and equipment.

Education

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field.

• Certification in Pulmonary Function Technology (CPFT or RPFT) is preferred.

• Licensure/Certification:

• Current state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential through the

Experience:

Required: 1 year of clinical experience.

Certifications:
Required: BLS.

Preferred: ARDMS or CCI.

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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