Pulmonary Function Technician

Overview

This position is eligible for a sign‑on bonus up to $7,500 for external hires only. Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus, a nationally recognized top hospital where research, advanced technology, and world‑class patient care converge. Cleveland Clinic’s Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) program utilizes the most advanced technology for diagnosing and monitoring lung diseases, staffed by pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic evaluation of pulmonary function in patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Perform ordered pulmonary function testing according to the latest ATS/ERS standards and understand criteria required for sending test results.
• Perform and analyze quality control data and conduct advanced invasive or non‑invasive protocols.
• Prepare, maintain, and calibrate pulmonary function testing equipment.
• Maintain adequate levels of supplies used for testing.
• Provide educational in‑services to caregivers.
• Perform blood gas puncture and analysis per Cleveland Clinic competency training.
• Monitor and evaluate patient response during and after testing.
• Document results accurately and promptly report testing results.
• Determine testing reference ranges by entering accurate demographics.
• Recognize and correct invalid or unreasonable test results in accordance with current ATS/ERS standards.
• Provide basic respiratory education to patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) credentialed by the NBRC.
• Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• One year of patient care experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to administer six‑minute walk tests at a pace of at least 3.0 mph.
• Ability to move K cylinders onto dollies and change K and E gas cylinder regulators with a wrench.
• Ability to lift boxes up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform pulmonary function tests for demonstration purposes and for the collection of biological control data for quality‑control purposes.
• Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay

Minimum hourly: $34.50 – Maximum hourly: $45.40. The displayed range reflects the anticipated range for new hires; actual compensation will consider work history, experience, skill set, and education. The range does not include shift differentials, overtime, or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package.

Schedule

Days: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.