Pulmonary Function Technician
This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus
Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where 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
As a Pulmonary Function Technician, you will perform pulmonary function testing according to the latest ATS/ERS standards. You will perform and analyze quality control data and perform advanced invasive or noninvasive protocols. Opportunities will be provided to share educational in-services to staff, advanced practice nurses and physician assistants.
A caregiver in this position works day shift Monday-Friday.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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Perform lung diagnostic testing and will coach patients to perform procedures to quality standards.
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Evaluate safety in walking patients (6 minute walk tests), obtain ABGs and indentify medical alert values.
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Be passionate with strong empathy skills.
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Prioritize multitasking in a face-paced environment.
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Work well in a collaborative, team-based setting.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:
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Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialing from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
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Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) licensure
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Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA)
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Minimum of 1 year direct patient care experience
Preferred qualifications include:
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Certified and/or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT, RPFT) credentialing through the NBRC
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Asthma Educator Specialist (AE-C) credentialing through the NBRC
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3+ years of critical care patient experience
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Previous pulmonary function testing experience
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Physical Requirements:
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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.
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Ability to perform pulmonary function tests for demonstration purposes and for the collection of biological control data for QC purposes.
Personal Protective Equipment:
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Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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