Pulmonary Function Technician

Cleveland Clinic•Vero Beach, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class patient care at its best. Located in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast, Indian River Hospital is committed to providing optimal family- and community-focused services. Here, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As a Pulmonary Function Technician, you will provide a diagnostic evaluation of pulmonary functioning in patients managing respiratory insufficiencies. Collaborating with fellow Techs, physicians, RNs and other healthcare staff, you will utilize the latest technologies, including robotic and advanced bronchoscopies, to ensure patients receive the best treatment possible. Additional responsibilities include measuring respiratory exchange, analyzing arterial blood gases, and performing cardiopulmonary assessments. Ultimately, your efforts will focus on slowly weaning patients from continuous ventilation, helping improve outcomes and quality of life. A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday from 7:00AM – 4:30PM, including rotating holidays and on-call 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
Ability to administer six-minute walk tests at a pace of at least 3.0 mph (average walking speed), ability to move K cylinders onto dollies, ability to change gas cylinder regulators with a wrench and ability to lift boxes up to 25 pounds in weight.
Ability to perform pulmonary function tests for demonstration purposes and for the collection of biological control data for QC purposes.
Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for light work.
Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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.