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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.

As a Pediatric 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 pediatric population.

A caregiver in this position works PRN (variable hours) 7:30am-4:00pm or 6:30am-4:30pm. Weekends and holidays are required.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

+ Perform and analyze quality control data, perform advanced invasive or noninvasive protocols, and design and perform investigatory protocols.

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

+ Manage the Pulmonary Function Laboratory, including scheduling, maintaining supplies used for testing, and ordering supplies.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ Graduate of Associates Degree Program 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

+ AHA BLS Healthcare Provider

+ Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ Bachelors' Degree

+ One year of patient care experience

+ 1-2 years of Pulmonary Function Technologist experience

+ Familiar with ATS/ERS standards for testing

+ Can identify sub-optimal results and be able to provide coaching and instruction to obtain the best quality testing possible

+ Experience with interactions with the pediatric population

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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 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: $39.30

Maximum hourly: $39.30

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.).

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities