Pulmonary Function Technician

Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland, OH • 6h ago

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.

A caregiver in this position works 7:00am - 3:30pm or 8:00am-4:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

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.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

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 American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Bachelor's Degree

One year of patient care experience

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

Physical Requirements:

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 K and E 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

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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