Pulmonary Function Tech (Registered Respiratory Therapist), Bronchoscopy - PRN

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

7d • $32 - $49

About The Position

The Pulmonary Function Tech is a Registered Respiratory Therapist working in the bronchoscopy procedure space. The position functions independently or in collaboration with physicians and other health care providers, performing tests related to the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary diseases for inpatients and outpatients of all ages. The role follows professional, departmental, and hospital standards while helping maintain daily operations of the hospital-based Mayo Procedural Space and Bronchoscopy Lab.

The incumbent performs tasks for Interventional Pulmonary and Bronchoscopy procedures, including robotic, transplant, and inpatient bronchoscopies, EBUS, and other advanced interventional pulmonology procedures. The role also provides leadership through mentorship, onboarding new Pulmonary Function Techs, committee participation, and professional quality improvement projects as needed.

Working in accordance with departmental and institutional procedures and guidelines and American Association for Respiratory Care guidelines, the tech functions independently and applies critical thinking across cardiopulmonary assessment, mechanical and noninvasive ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, Artline insertion, airway management, bedside and procedure-space procedures, and other respiratory-therapist-related skills and tasks.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)-approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist credential and an active Florida Respiratory Therapist License are required before the first day of employment and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Maintain national and state licensure.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Previous bronchoscopy procedure experience.
• Additional NBRC credentials.

Responsibilities

• 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 all bronchoscopy equipment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Respiratory Services procedures for critical and non-critical care patients according to current departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform tests related to the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary diseases for inpatients and outpatients of all ages.
• Help maintain daily operations of the hospital-based Mayo Procedural Space and Bronchoscopy Lab.
• Perform 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 professional quality improvement projects as needed.
• Maintain national and state licensure.

Benefits

• Medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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