RESPIRATORY THERAPIST/PULMONARY - One day per week (no weekends)

Toledo Clinic•Sylvania, OH

About The Position

Toledo Clinic's Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Department is seeking a part-time Pulmonary Function Tech or Registered Respiratory Therapist for its Pulmonary Department. The position works primarily in the Sylvania, Ohio office one day per week, with no weekends. The role provides respiratory therapy to patients under physician supervision. Ideal candidates have previous pulmonary function testing (PFT) experience and an RT certification.

Requirements

Previous experience in respiratory therapy.
Familiarity with various pulmonary function equipment.
Adherence to CLIA and OSHA regulations, clinic policies, and procedures.
Arrive on time in professional attire and complete tasks within established time frames.
Seek appropriate tasks when primary tasks are complete and assist coworkers as needed.
Demonstrate adaptability to expanded roles.
Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy.
Recognition by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician.
License from the State of Ohio.

Nice To Haves

Previous pulmonary function testing (PFT) experience.
RT certification.

Responsibilities

Review existing data in patients’ medical records.
Collect necessary information by interviewing patients, perform pulmonary function testing, and explain procedures and equipment use to patients.
Perform basic and/or comprehensive pulmonary testing, including physician-ordered bronchodilator administration and oxygen therapy.
Maintain pulmonary equipment and inventory; perform daily calibration and monthly quality controls.
Perform disinfecting and sterilization procedures.
Educate patients on proper use of peak flow meters, spacers, inhalers, and breathing techniques.
Type pulmonary function interpretations.
Type arterial blood gas (ABG) results and evaluations.
Perform and analyze arterial blood gases.
Arrange oxygen, CPAP, and BiPAP equipment for patients through home health care companies and complete necessary medical forms.
Maintain blood gas analyzers.
Perform other duties as assigned.