Pulmonary Function Technician

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $7,500

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic's Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) department is seeking a dedicated Pulmonary Function Technician to perform diagnostic testing and ensure accuracy in patient assessments. You will work with pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, and technicians to screen patients at risk for lung disease and monitor treatment effects.

The role emphasizes high-quality patient interactions, strict adherence to ATS/ERS standards, and the ability to manage equipment calibration and test quality.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited program.
• NBRC-credentialed RRT or RPFT, with active credential.
• Ohio Respiratory Care Professional license.
• Basic Life Support certification for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic evaluation of pulmonary function in patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Perform ordered pulmonary function testing per ATS/ERS standards and interpret test criteria.
• Maintain and calibrate pulmonary function testing equipment and QC data.
• Prepare, maintain, and calibrate equipment and supplies for testing.
• Provide education and in-services to caregivers.

Skills

People skills

Customer care

Education

Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy

NBRC RRT or RPFT credential

Ohio RCP license

BLS Healthcare Provider certification

Job description

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $7,500 for external hires only*.

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. At Cleveland Clinic, 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’s Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) offers the most advanced technology for diagnosing and monitoring lung diseases. Staffed by pulmonologists, respiratory therapists and technicians, we screen patients at risk for lung disease, evaluate their symptoms and the effect of lung disease on lung function, assess the value of respiratory treatments, and monitor for reactions to drugs that are known to damage the lungs.

As a Pulmonary Function Technician, you will work alongside caregivers to provide diagnostic evaluation of pulmonary function in patients with respiratory insufficiencies. The ideal Technician should have excellent people skills and adjust their own style and approach as necessary in integrations with the patient population.

A caregiver in this position works days from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide diagnostic evaluation of pulmonary function in patients with respiratory insufficiencies.


• Perform ordered pulmonary function testing according to latest ATS/ERS standards and understand criteria required for sending test results.


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


• Documents results accurately and promptly report testing results.


• Determine testing reference ranges by entering accurate demographics.


• Recognize and correct invalid or unreasonable test results with an understanding of current ATS/ERS standards.


• Provide basic respiratory education to patients.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• 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 for the ideal future caregiver include:

• 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 (average walking speed), ability to move K cylinders onto dollies, ability to change K and E 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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $34.50

Maximum hourly: $45.40

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).