Respiratory Therapist
About The Position
Precision Healthcare Specialists is seeking a skilled and compassionate Respiratory Therapist to join its Pulmonary and Sleep Lab team. The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care, performs diagnostic pulmonary testing, assists with patient evaluations, and supports physicians in diagnosing and managing respiratory conditions. The role involves pulmonary function testing, preparing and educating patients, assisting physicians with patient evaluation and monitoring, maintaining respiratory testing equipment, and documenting clinical findings and testing accurately in the EMR. The Respiratory Therapist also assists with oxygen assessments and sleep-related testing as trained and assigned, and works collaboratively with pulmonologists, sleep specialists, medical assistants, and other clinical staff. The position is based in an outpatient Pulmonary and Sleep Lab setting with direct patient interaction.
Requirements
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential.
- Current state licensure or authorization to practice as required by Florida law.
- Knowledge of respiratory equipment, diagnostic testing, and patient assessment.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Strong understanding of respiratory anatomy, physiology, and common pulmonary conditions.
- Ability to perform diagnostic respiratory testing accurately.
- Excellent patient education and communication skills.
- Attention to detail and accurate clinical documentation.
- Ability to work with patients of varying ages and medical conditions.
- Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and quality care.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in pulmonary or respiratory care preferred.
- Experience with pulmonary function testing strongly preferred.
- Sleep lab experience is a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
- Perform pulmonary function testing, including spirometry, lung volume measurements, and diffusion capacity testing as applicable.
- Prepare patients for respiratory diagnostic procedures and explain the testing process.
- Assist physicians with evaluating and monitoring patients with respiratory conditions.
- Perform and interpret preliminary pulmonary function test results within the scope of practice.
- Maintain and operate respiratory testing equipment, ensuring proper functionality and calibration.
- Assist with oxygen assessments and other respiratory evaluations as ordered.
- Educate patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans, inhaler use, and respiratory equipment.
- Assist with sleep-related testing and procedures as trained and assigned.
- Review patient histories and accurately document clinical findings in the EMR.
- Maintain accurate patient records and complete testing documentation.
- Follow established infection control, safety, and patient care protocols.
- Collaborate with pulmonologists, sleep specialists, medical assistants, and other clinical staff.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA and applicable clinical and regulatory standards.
- Perform additional clinical duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
