Pulmonary Function Technician

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital's team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic's Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida. Here, 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 Respiratory Therapy Enterprise is one of the world's largest and most highly respected academic respiratory therapy collaboratives. It provides evidence-based clinical care to some of the most critically ill patients in the United States. As a Pulmonary Function Technician, you will provide a diagnostic evaluation of pulmonary functioning in patients managing respiratory insufficiencies. 

A caregiver in this role works days from 7:30 a.m.  – 6:00 p.m. with weekend requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Perform ordered pulmonary function, methacholine testing and pulmonary stress testing. 

• Perform and analyze quality control data and advanced invasive or noninvasive protocols. 

• Design and perform investigatory protocols. 

• Manage the Pulmonary Function Laboratory, including scheduling and ordering supplies. 

• Facilitate services for home care patients. 

• Prepare, maintain and calibrate pulmonary function testing equipment. 

• Maintain adequate levels of supplies used for testing. 

• Troubleshoot equipment problems and report needed repairs/replacements. 

• Provide educational in-services to staff, advanced practice nurses and physician assistants. 

• At sites where applicable, perform blood gas puncture and analysis.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Associate's Degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program 

• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialed by the NBRC 

• Florida 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

Physical Requirements:

• Essential Duties: This position requires proficiency in treatment of respiratory disorders for inpatient and outpatients with various media, i.e. oxygen, therapeutic gases, inhaled medications and positive pressure devices.

• Interpretive skills frequent interactive and consultative associations are inherent in this position.

• The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential.

• Primary expression of ideas is the spoken word. Written, telephone and manual dexterity skills are required.

• Physical Duties: Moderate lifting and positioning of patients. Moderate pushing and pulling of equipment lbs.) and > 75 lbs. (vents, bipap, vest equipment).

• Climbing stairs (occasionally), walking/standing, keyboard entry, bending/stooping, sitting (frequently).

• Working Conditions: 100% air-conditioned.

• Moderate risk of exposure to blood or airborne pathogens.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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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