Bronchoscopy Lab PFT Therapist — Day Shift

Jrmc; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Matching Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Jefferson Regional is seeking a Bronchoscopy Lab – PFT Respiratory Therapist to oversee daily operations in the Respiratory Therapy Department at Jefferson Regional Main Hospital, Pine Bluff, AR. The role focuses on bronchoscopy procedures and pulmonary function testing for inpatients and outpatients.

The candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team including pulmonologists, nurses, CRNAs, and cytologists.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Technical, Associate, or Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Graduate for an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program
• Current license with the Arkansas State Medical Board and Registered through the National Board of Respiratory Care
• 2+ years of respiratory therapy experience
• Regulatory Requirements: BLS required upon hire or before patient care, ACLS required within 6 months of hire, PALS/NRP preferred
• Experience in critical care areas
• Experience with Microsoft office
• Must be self-motivated, have the ability to work independently, maintain a high level of accuracy, and have the ability to handle confidential material
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team, including physicians, nurses, and other respiratory therapists.
• Assess patient needs and adjust treatment plans as necessary
• Experience performing pulmonary function testing preferred
• Experience assisting with bronchoscopy procedures preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and scheduling of bronchoscopy and pulmonary function testing procedures.
• Assist in diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures.
• Perform routine and provocative pulmonary function testing for inpatient and outpatient referrals.
• Collaborate with Pulmonologists, nurses, CRNAs, and cytologists to support patient care.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Pressure management

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office

2+ years respiratory therapy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Respiratory Therapy degree (Tech/Assoc/Bachelor)

AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program

Arkansas State Medical Board license

Registered through National Board of Respiratory Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jefferson Regional is seeking a Bronchoscopy Lab – PFT Respiratory Therapist to oversee daily operations in the Respiratory Therapy Department at Jefferson Regional Main Hospital, Pine Bluff, AR. The role focuses on bronchoscopy procedures and pulmonary function testing for inpatients and outpatients.

The candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team including pulmonologists, nurses, CRNAs, and cytologists.