Pulmonary Function Technician

Cleveland Clinic

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pulmonary Function Technician works at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, supporting a diverse patient population that includes people with chronic respiratory disorders, critical illnesses, and related symptoms. The role combines technical respiratory care with compassionate patient support and offers opportunities to demonstrate peer leadership and pursue career growth. The caregiver works days; the schedule is listed as 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. in the posting, while the role details also describe a 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. schedule.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the NBRC.
Current licensure by the Ohio Respiratory Care Professional Board.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
Ability to administer six-minute walk tests at a pace of at least 3.0 mph.
Ability to move K cylinders onto dollies and change gas cylinder regulators using a wrench.
Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to perform pulmonary function tests for demonstration and biological control data collection.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
C/RPFT credentialing through the NBRC.

Responsibilities

Monitor daily operations of assigned areas and serve as a resource for staff.
Participate in continuous quality improvement.
Assist with development and implementation of Respiratory Therapy policies, procedures, and protocols.
Develop and maintain communication with the multidisciplinary care team as a Respiratory Care liaison.
Assist with developing and providing ongoing orientation and training for newly hired therapists, existing staff, nursing staff, and LIPs.
Perform blood gas puncture and analysis, where applicable.
Educate patients and families about treatment and care for respiratory illness or disease, where applicable.
If designated as a Technical Consultant by the blood gas Laboratory Director, meet the minimum qualifications specified by the CLIA Code of Federal Regulations.
Perform pulmonary function tests for demonstration and collection of biological control data for quality-control purposes.
Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.