Pulmonary Function Technician

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Job Title
Pulmonary Function Technician
Location
Cleveland
Facility
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Department
Pulm Func Lab Opa-Respiratory Institute
Job Code
D23044
Shift
Days
Schedule
7:30am-4:00pm/8:00am-4:30pm
Job Summary
Job Details
Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. 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.
As a Part-time Pulmonary Function Technician, you will work alongside caregivers to provide diagnostic evaluation of Pulmonary Function in patients with respiratory insufficiencies. Your primary duties will include:
• Managing the Pulmonary Function Laboratory, including scheduling and ordering supplies.
• Performing and analyzing quality control data, performing advanced invasive or noninvasive protocols, and designing and performing investigatory protocols.
• Preparing, maintaining, and calibrating Pulmonary Function testing equipment.
The ideal caregiver is someone who:
• Is passionate with strong empathy skills.
• Prioritizes multitasking in a stressful environment.
• Works well in a collaborative, team-based setting.
A caregiver in this position can advance to Clinical Specialist roles, can take part in specialty testing and research, and partake in continuing education lectures monthly.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
Responsibilities:

• Performs ordered Pulmonary Function testing according to latest ATS/ERS standards; understands criteria required for sending test results.
• Performs and analyzes quality control data, performs advanced invasive or noninvasive protocols.
• Prepares, maintains, and calibrates Pulmonary Function testing equipment.
• Maintains adequate levels of supplies used for testing.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and reports need repairs/replacements.
• Provides educational in-services to staff, advanced practice nurses and physician assistants.
• At sites where applicable, the employee will perform blood gas puncture and analysis per Cleveland Clinic competency training.
• Monitors and evaluates patient response during and after testing.
• Documents results accurately.
• Promptly reports testing results.

• Determines testing reference ranges by entering accurate demographics.
• Recognizes and corrects for invalid or unreasonable test results with understanding of current ATS/ERS standards.
• Provides basic respiratory education to patient.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduate of Associates Degree Program from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Bachelors' Degree preferred
• Diploma and/or transcripts must be provided for validation

Certifications:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) credentialed by the NBRC
  • Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) License required.
  • AHA BLS Healthcare Provider required.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year patient care experience preferred.

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.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
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