Pulmonary Function Technician

Cleveland Clinic

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $7,500 for external hires only. Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. At Cleveland Clinic, 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’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.