Pulmonary Function Technician

1 week ago


Cleveland, Ohio, United States Cleveland Clinic Full time

Pulmonary Function Technician at Cleveland Clinic summary:

As a Pulmonary Function Technician at Cleveland Clinic, you will conduct pulmonary function testing while adhering to ATS/ERS standards. This role involves working collaboratively to evaluate patient safety, perform lung diagnostic tests, and coach patients in procedures. Ideal candidates will possess relevant certifications, demonstrate strong empathy, and effectively manage a fast-paced work environment.

Pulmonary Function Technician

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:

  • Perform lung diagnostic testing and will coach patients to perform procedures to quality standards.

  • Evaluate safety in walking patients (6 minute walk tests), obtain ABGs and indentify medical alert values.

  • Be passionate with strong empathy skills.

  • Prioritize multitasking in a face-paced environment.

  • Work well in a collaborative, team-based setting.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:

  • Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialing from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

  • Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) licensure

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA)

  • Minimum of 1 year direct patient care experience

Preferred qualifications include:

  • Certified and/or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT, RPFT) credentialing through the NBRC

  • Asthma Educator Specialist (AE-C) credentialing through the NBRC

  • 3+ years of critical care patient experience

  • Previous pulmonary function testing experience

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our
facilities. Click the link to see how we provide what matters most to you:
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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 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.

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.

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Pulmonary Function Technician, Respiratory Therapy, Pulmonary Function Testing, Patient Care, Healthcare, Diagnostic Testing, Lung Function Tests, Collaborative Care, Medical Equipment, Critical Care



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