Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - Part-Time (PFT & Lab)

Nemours in; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Pensacola, FL, seeks a part-time Respiratory Therapist to support our Pediatric Outpatient Specialty Care Clinic. The RT performs routine and specialty pulmonary function testing, arterial blood gas sampling, and patient assessments. Education to patients/guardians is provided to improve outcomes.

The role requires Florida CRT/RRT licensure, BLS, and PALS (or within 1 year). This position shares in maintaining equipment, EMR documentation, and coordinating tests

Qualifications

• Must hold current Florida respiratory therapist licensure.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical RT experience.
• BLS required; PALS preferred or obtained within 1 year.
• Experience with pulmonary function testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialty pulmonary function and stress testing.
• Conduct arterial/capillary blood gas sampling as needed.
• Assess and reassess patient condition; document findings in EMR.
• Educate patients/guardians to improve care outcomes.
• Maintain and calibrate diagnostic equipment; ensure QC is complete.
• Manage supplies for pulmonary function lab and assist clinic flow.
• Coordinate referrals/tests and assist with bronchoscopy as needed.
• Ensure accurate ICD coding and timely chart documentation.

Skills

Pulmonary Function Testing

Patient Assessment

Education to Patient Guardian

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or CRT

Florida licensure

Tools

EMR System

Diagnostic Equipment

Job description

Nemours Children's Health in Pensacola, FL, seeks a part-time Respiratory Therapist to support our Pediatric Outpatient Specialty Care Clinic. The RT performs routine and specialty pulmonary function testing, arterial blood gas sampling, and patient assessments. Education to patients/guardians is provided to improve outcomes.

The role requires Florida CRT/RRT licensure, BLS, and PALS (or within 1 year). This position shares in maintaining equipment, EMR documentation, and coordinating tests