Pulmonary Function Technician
About The Position
Cleveland Clinic’s Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) offers the most advanced technology for diagnosing and monitoring lung diseases. Staffed by pulmonologists, respiratory therapists and technicians, we screen patients at risk for lung disease, evaluate their symptoms and the effect of lung disease on lung function, assess the value of respiratory treatments, and monitor for reactions to drugs that are known to damage the lungs. As a Pulmonary Function Technician, you will work alongside caregivers to provide diagnostic evaluation of pulmonary function in patients with respiratory insufficiencies. The ideal Technician should have excellent people skills and adjust their own style and approach as necessary in integrations with the patient population. A caregiver in this position works days from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) credentialed by the NBRC
- Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR the American Red Cross
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree
- One year of patient care experience
Responsibilities
- Provide diagnostic evaluation of pulmonary function in patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
- Perform ordered pulmonary function testing according to latest ATS/ERS standards and understand criteria required for sending test results.
- Perform and analyze quality control data and perform advanced invasive or noninvasive protocols.
- Prepare, maintain, and calibrate pulmonary function testing equipment.
- Maintain adequate levels of supplies used for testing.
- Provide educational in-services to caregivers.
- Perform blood gas puncture and analysis per Cleveland Clinic competency training.
- Monitor and evaluate patient response during and after testing.
- Documents results accurately and promptly report testing results.
- Determine testing reference ranges by entering accurate demographics.
- Recognize and correct invalid or unreasonable test results with an understanding of current ATS/ERS standards.
- Provide basic respiratory education to patients.
Benefits
- sign-on bonus up to $7,500 for external hires only
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
