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

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Pulmonary Function Tech is a Registered Respiratory Therapist working in the bronchoscopy procedure space. The role 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. Work must comply with accepted professional, departmental, and hospital standards while supporting daily operations of the hospital-based Mayo Procedural Space and Bronchoscopy Lab.

The position performs tasks for Interventional Pulmonary and Bronchoscopy procedures, including robotic, transplant, and inpatient bronchoscopies, EBUS, and other advanced interventional pulmonology procedures. The tech contributes to leadership through mentorship, onboarding new Pulmonary Function Techs, committee involvement, and professional quality improvement projects as needed.

The role follows department and institutional procedures and guidelines in conjunction with AARC guidelines. It requires independent practice and critical thinking across cardiopulmonary assessment, mechanical and noninvasive ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, Artline insertion, airway management, bedside and procedure-space procedures, and other RRT-related skills and tasks.

Requirements

• Successfully complete an NBRC-approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• Hold an NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist credential and an active Florida Respiratory Therapist License before the first day of employment, and maintain both throughout employment.
• Maintain National and State licensure.
• Have basic computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Complete all necessary documentation.
• Coordinate patient transport to and from the procedure room.
• Monitor patients during procedures.
• 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 procedures for Interventional Pulmonary and Bronchoscopy, including robotic, transplant, and inpatient bronchoscopies, EBUS, and other advanced interventional pulmonology procedures.
• Participate in mentorship, onboarding of new Pulmonary Function Techs, committee work, and professional quality improvement projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

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