Pulmonary Function Tech - Pediatric PFT Lab

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Akron Children's is seeking a Pulmonary Function Technologist to perform pediatric pulmonary function tests, including spirometry, lung volumes, and diffusion studies. You will educate patients and families on breathing techniques and ensure comfort during testing, while calibrating equipment for accuracy.

The role requires RRT credentials in Ohio, BLS, and CPFT/RPFT within one year, with preference for pediatric PFT lab experience. Onsite, with strong teamwork and quality focus.

Formación

• Graduate from an accredited School of Respiratory Care.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential awarded by the NBRC in Ohio is required.
• Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in the state of Ohio is required.
• Current Health Care Provider BLS training is required; CPFT or RPFT, PALS, and ACLS must be within 1 year of hire and maintained.
• 2 years' experience as a pediatric RRT preferred; pediatric PFT lab experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Administers a variety of pulmonary function tests including spirometry, lung volumes, and diffusion studies.
• Instructs patients and families on breathing techniques and comfort during testing.
• Calibrates and maintains PFT equipment for accuracy and reliability.
• Collaborates with pulmonologists and providers to interpret results and contribute to care plans.
• Documents and maintains accurate patient information, test results in the EMR.

Conocimientos

PFT testing

Pediatric care

ATS membership

Communication skills

Problem solving

EPIC EMR experience

Educación

Respiratory care degree

RRT credential (OH)

OH licensure

BLS certification

CPFT/RPFT within 1 year

PALS and ACLS within 1 year

Herramientas

EPIC EMR

Descripción del empleo

Akron Children's is seeking a Pulmonary Function Technologist to perform pediatric pulmonary function tests, including spirometry, lung volumes, and diffusion studies. You will educate patients and families on breathing techniques and ensure comfort during testing, while calibrating equipment for accuracy.

The role requires RRT credentials in Ohio, BLS, and CPFT/RPFT within one year, with preference for pediatric PFT lab experience. Onsite, with strong teamwork and quality focus.