Ambulatory Respiratory Diagnostic Therapist

Pullman Regional Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 66,750 - 96,075; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Health Savings Account

Paid Leave Time

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Retirement with Employer Matching

Life Insurance

Critical Illness

Accident Insurance

Short-Term Disability

EAP Resources

Job summary

Pullman Regional Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist – Ambulatory Diagnostics to perform pulmonary function testing, educate patients, and provide clinical support in an ambulatory setting. Collaboration with providers and staff ensures safe, efficient care and compliance with standards.

Responsibilities include testing, documentation, and coordination of respiratory diagnostic services; requires NBRC‑RRT, Washington license, and active BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Credentialed through the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Washington.
• Active BLS certification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with providers, colleagues, patients, and customers.
• Demonstrates competency in respiratory diagnostic testing and patient assessment.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technology and equipment.
• Ability to manage time, tasks, and resources appropriately.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound clinical judgment.
• Ability to contribute positively to interdisciplinary team environments.
• Ability to support patient-centered care in an ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs pulmonary diagnostic testing, including spirometry, bronchodilator testing, diffusion studies, lung volume testing.
• Reviews patient information and verifies appropriateness of ordered testing.
• Educates patients regarding testing procedures and responds to questions.
• Monitors patients during testing and responds appropriately to clinical concerns within scope of practice.
• Documents testing results and patient interactions according to organizational standards.
• Maintains competency in respiratory diagnostic procedures and equipment operation.
• Performs equipment calibration, quality control, maintenance checks, and troubleshooting according to manufacturer recommendations and departmental standards.
• Communicates effectively with providers regarding testing results, patient concerns, and operational issues.
• Participates in development and maintenance of respiratory diagnostic workflows, policies, and procedures.
• Assists with coordination and scheduling of respiratory diagnostic services.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Clinical judgment

Ambulatory care

ACLS certification

Pulmonary function testing

PFT equipment familiarity

Education

Respiratory Care Program graduate

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Washington Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Active BLS certification

Tools

Respiratory diagnostic equipment

Job description

Pullman Regional Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist – Ambulatory Diagnostics to perform pulmonary function testing, educate patients, and provide clinical support in an ambulatory setting. Collaboration with providers and staff ensures safe, efficient care and compliance with standards.

Responsibilities include testing, documentation, and coordination of respiratory diagnostic services; requires NBRC‑RRT, Washington license, and active BLS.