Outpatient Pulmonary Diagnostics Specialist

Kernodle; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kernodle Clinic in Burlington, NC seeks a Respiratory Therapist for its Pulmonology department. Under physician/APP supervision, you will perform PFTs in an outpatient setting and support schedule, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

You must hold a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner license and BLS certification; one year of PFT experience or equivalent training in outpatient care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner license (RRT) and AHA BLS certification.
• One year of pulmonary function test (PFT) experience or equivalent training preferred in outpatient care.
• Outpatient clinical setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pulmonary-function tests including Spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity and-related measurements.
• Explain test procedures to patients and address questions prior to testing.
• Document results and maintain regulatory compliance in the lab.
• Manage PFT scheduling and equipment maintenance.
• Assist with supplies and testing workflow in the pulmonology department.

Skills

Patient care

PFT administration

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner license

AHA BLS certification

Tools

Pulmonary function testing equipment

Job description

Kernodle Clinic in Burlington, NC seeks a Respiratory Therapist for its Pulmonology department. Under physician/APP supervision, you will perform PFTs in an outpatient setting and support schedule, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

You must hold a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner license and BLS certification; one year of PFT experience or equivalent training in outpatient care is preferred.