Pulmonary Function Technician

Full Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

About the role

The Pulmonary Function Technician monitors daily operations, acts as a resource for staff, and participates in continuous quality improvement. They also provide patient education and maintain communication with the multidisciplinary care team regarding respiratory treatments.

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Pulmonary Function Technician Location Cleveland Facility Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Department Pulm Func Lab Opa-Integrated Hospital Care Institute Job Code D23044 Shift Days Schedule 7:30am-4:00pm Job Summary Job Details *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. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As Pulmonary Function Technician, you will support a diverse patient population, with many managing various chronic respiratory disorders, critical illnesses and related symptoms. In this role, combining your skills with a compassionate attitude and outlook can make a difference in their lives and help promote a journey toward recovery or stability. This position provides the opportunity to demonstrate your leadership abilities through peer leadership, while also gaining valuable opportunities for career advancement and growth. A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Monitor daily operations of assigned areas and act as a resource person for staff. Participate in continuous quality improvement. Assist with development and implementation of Respiratory Therapy Policy/Procedures/Protocols. Act as a Respiratory Care liaison by developing/maintaining communication with the multidisciplinary care team. Assist with developing and providing ongoing orientation/training for newly hired therapists, existing staff, nursing and LIPs. Perform blood gas puncture and analysis (where applicable). Perform patient education regarding treatment and care of respiratory illness/disease to patient and family (where applicable). If designated as a Technical Consultant by the blood gas Laboratory Director, meet minimum qualifications as specified by the CLIA code of federal regulations Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Graduate of an accredited Program of Respiratory Therapy Current licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the NBRC Current licensure by the Ohio Respiratory Care Processional (RCP) Board Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Bachelor’s Degree C/RPFT credentialing through the NBRC Physical Requirements: Requires good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Requires normal hearing and vision or corrected to normal range. May require sitting, standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and hold current RRT and Ohio RCP licensure. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, and a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

bachelor degree
professional certificate
Patient education
Quality improvement
BLS certification
Clinical leadership
Respiratory therapy
Blood gas analysis
Multidisciplinary communication
Pulmonary function testing
Critical care support
Respiratory care protocols

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Posted: Aug 10, 2026
Application: Employer website

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