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 to work in its Pulmonary Department, primarily at the Sylvania, Ohio office one day per week. The position provides respiratory therapy to patients under the supervision of a physician. Ideal candidates have previous pulmonary function testing experience and an RT certification.

Requirements

Previous experience in respiratory therapy.
Familiarity with various pulmonary function equipment.
Adherence to CLIA and OSHA regulations.
Consistently arrive at work 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.
Adhere to clinic policies and procedures.
Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy.
Recognition by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician.
Licensure by the State of Ohio.

Nice To Haves

Previous pulmonary function testing experience.
RT certification.

Responsibilities

Review existing data in patients’ medical records.
Interview patients to collect information needed for pulmonary function testing and explain procedures and equipment use.
Perform basic or comprehensive pulmonary testing, including administering bronchodilators and/or oxygen therapy as ordered by a physician.
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 ABGs 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.