Pulmonary Function Technician

About the role

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus, a renowned healthcare organization known for its advanced research, cutting-edge technology, and exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily operations of assigned areas and serve as a resource for staff.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement Respiratory Therapy policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary care team to ensure seamless patient care.
• Provide orientation and training for newly hired therapists, existing staff, nurses, and Licensed Instrumental Practitioners (LIPs).
• Perform blood gas puncture and analysis (if applicable).
• Educate patients and families about their respiratory treatments and care.
• Assist as a Technical Consultant under the supervision of the Blood Gas Laboratory Director, meeting all necessary qualifications as per CLIA regulations.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Hold current RRT certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Be licensed as an RCP by the Ohio Respiratory Care Professional Board.
• Have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Certified Respiratory Care Practitioner (C/RPFT) credential from the NBRC.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Normal hearing and vision or corrected to normal range.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Physical demands include occasional heavy lifting and frequent bending, reaching, and twisting.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Explore our comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Employee assistance programs.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $34.50 to $45.40 per hour, with a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 for external hires only.

Schedule

This position is available on a day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.