Pulmonary Function Technician
About The Position
Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic Respiratory Therapy Enterprise is one of the world’s largest and most highly respected academic respiratory therapy collaboratives. It provides evidence-based clinical care to some of the most critically ill patients in the United States. As a Pulmonary Function Technician, you will provide a diagnostic evaluation of pulmonary functioning in patients managing respiratory insufficiencies. A caregiver in this role works days from 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. with weekend requirements.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
- Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialed by the NBRC
- Florida Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree
- One year of patient care experience
Responsibilities
- Perform ordered pulmonary function, methacholine testing and pulmonary stress testing.
- Perform and analyze quality control data and advanced invasive or noninvasive protocols.
- Design and perform investigatory protocols.
- Manage the Pulmonary Function Laboratory, including scheduling and ordering supplies.
- Facilitate services for home care patients.
- Prepare, maintain and calibrate pulmonary function testing equipment.
- Maintain adequate levels of supplies used for testing.
- Troubleshoot equipment problems and report needed repairs/replacements.
- Provide educational in-services to staff, advanced practice nurses and physician assistants.
- At sites where applicable, perform blood gas puncture and analysis.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
