Respiratory Therapist

Summary of Position * Evaluate and treat patients with sleep and breathing disorders including administering pulmonary function testing (PFT) andproviding other respiratory-related care and treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician.* Interact regularly with patients and their families, performing tests and educating them about medicines/treatment relatedto pulmonary function and sleep disorders. Principal Accountabilities Pulmonary Testing -* Administer pulmonary function testing, including complete PFT, Methacholine Challenges, Expired Nitric Oxide,Spirometry, Flow Volume loops with and without bronchodilator.* Administer six-minute walk test, Oximetry pulse studies, 02 therapy, and Nebulizer treatment.* Review pulmonary function studies with medical staff and physicians. Complete reports for pulmonary function testsand distribute to the pulmonologists.* Educate patients regarding pulmonary medications and use of oxygen.* Train staff on performing pulmonary function testing.* Maintain pulmonary department equipment and associated supplies.* Pulmonary testing equipment calibration and maintenance. Sleep Medicine -* Review sleep results and recommended plan of care with patients and order DME (durable medical equipment) sleepequipment as instructed by Pulmonologist. Follow up with related DME vendor as required.* Download efficacy / compliance reports.* Address patient sleep related questions and concerns and schedule follow up visits .* Meet with patients to review and document patient self-reported efficacy and comfort with PAP device and maskfitting prior to being seen by Pulmonologist.* Educate patients regarding sleep testing and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment, positive airway pressure (PAP)equipment use, maintenance and care.* Coordinate patient testing with sleep testing vendors.* Obtain completed test results and maintain/ update Sleep Results Reporting Tracking Grid.* Educate staff regarding handheld inhaler/spacer devices.* Perform other job-related duties as required to include faxing and correspondence with DME vendors. Education, Training, Licenses, Certifications * Associate's degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program* Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Relevant Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * 2 - 4 years' experience as Respiratory Therapist (R)* Experience in calibrating PFT equipment and test administration (R)* Familiarity with SensorMedics Vmax Spectra respiratory analysis system (R)* Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills (R)* Strong organizational and time management skills (R)* Experience with the application of positive airway pressure in the care of patients with sleep disorders (P) Additional Information Requisition ID: 1000002230 Hiring Range: $36.00-$43.50 per hour

Created: 2025-03-05