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Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Pulmonary Function Technician? At HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is located in Jacksonville FL.

Benefits

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Pulmonary Function Technician like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Pulmonary Function Technician demonstrates sound knowledge and proficiency in the treatment of respiratory disorders for inpatients and outpatients with various types of media and delivers care in a safe, effective and appropriate care in a timely and accurate manner.

The below testing procedures include complete PFT with DLCO and Methacholine Challenge studies:

• Performs calibration before initiation of procedure.

• Verifies physician's orders prior to performing procedure.

• Verifies patient's I.D. before performing procedure.

• Performs test per departmental policy and procedure.

• Assures completed test available for pulmonologist for interpretation.

• Notifies biomed of problems with equipment.

• Changes mouthpiece and filter between each patient.

• Charges and documents procedures properly.

Respiratory duties as follows:

• Performs CPR on neonate, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients as required.

• Administers medication and oxygen therapy in accordance with the physician’s order and departmental policies and procedures.

• Receives work assignments and prioritizes workload effectively to maximize number of procedures performed. Completes all assigned work within specified timeframe.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the specific conditions, diseases, and treatment therapies for the specific patient population of the department.

• Evaluates patient’s responses to therapies. Communicates to members of the health care team and implements necessary changes to care.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory program.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

• RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT / RCP) in the state of Florida

• 1 year of Respiratory Therapy experience required.

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Memorial Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1969, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 450+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities. We offer a range of services for our patients, including 24-hour emergency care at three different locations and a Level II trauma center . Other specialized programs include our accredited Chest Pain Center, certified Stroke Center, Heart Center, Bone and Joint Center, maternity center and much more. Memorial has received the Gold Seal of Approval for Primary Stroke Centers and is sepsis-certified by the Joint Commission.

At Memorial Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our Jacksonville community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Pulmonary Function Technician opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.