Pulmonary Function Tech (Registered Respiratory Therapist), Bronchoscopy - PRN
About The Position
The Pulmonary Function Tech is a Registered Respiratory Therapist working in the bronchoscopy procedure space. The role performs tests related to the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary diseases for inpatients and outpatients of all ages, independently or in collaboration with physicians and other health care providers. The tech helps maintain the daily operations of the hospital-based Mayo Procedural Space and Bronchoscopy Lab and supports Interventional Pulmonary and Bronchoscopy procedures, including robotic, transplant, and inpatient bronchoscopies, EBUS, and other advanced interventional pulmonology procedures. The position also contributes to leadership through mentorship, onboarding new Pulmonary Function Techs, committee involvement, and professional quality-improvement projects as needed. Work is performed according to departmental and institutional procedures and guidelines, along with American Association of Respiratory Care guidelines. The tech uses critical thinking and maintains competency in cardiopulmonary assessment, ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, airway management, and other respiratory-therapy tasks.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)-approved Respiratory Therapy program.
- NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist credential required before the first day of employment and maintained throughout employment.
- Active Florida Respiratory Therapist License required before the first day of employment and maintained throughout employment.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Ability to function independently and use critical thinking across respiratory-therapy skills and tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
- Previous bronchoscopy procedure experience preferred.
- Additional NBRC credentials preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform tests related to the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary diseases for inpatients and outpatients of all ages.
- Help maintain the daily operations of the hospital-based Mayo Procedural Space and Bronchoscopy Lab.
- Perform required tasks for interventional pulmonary and bronchoscopy procedures, including robotic, transplant, and inpatient bronchoscopies, EBUS, and other advanced interventional pulmonology procedures.
- Provide leadership through mentorship, onboarding new Pulmonary Function Techs, committee involvement, and quality-improvement projects as needed.
- Complete all necessary documentation.
- Coordinate patient transport to and from the procedure room, monitor patients during procedures, and prepare for and assist with specimen retrieval.
- Complete laboratory specimen forms.
- Maintain working knowledge of bronchoscopy equipment.
- Demonstrate proficiency in procedures performed by Respiratory Services for critical- and non-critical-care patients according to current departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintain national and state licensure.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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