Pulmonary Function Testing Respiratory Therapist

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; East Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Clinic. You will perform comprehensive pulmonary function tests including spirometry, lung volumes, and diffusion studies, and monitor patient responses to ensure accurate data for diagnosis and management.

You will educate patients on respiratory therapies and self-management, collaborate with pulmonologists, nurses, and allied health professionals, and apply evidence-based

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pulmonary function testing procedures
• Strong collaboration and communication within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and ongoing professional growth

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive pulmonary function tests, including spirometry, lung volumes, and diffusion studies.
• Monitor patient responses and ensure precise data collection for accurate diagnosis and management of pulmonary conditions.
• Provide education on respiratory therapies and self-management strategies.
• Collaborate with pulmonologists, nurses, and allied health professionals to deliver patient-centered care.
• Utilize advanced technology and adhere to evidence-based protocols to support clinical decisions.

Skills

Pulmonary function testing

Team Collaboration

Patient education

Job description

Role: Respiratory Therapist in the Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Clinic.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive pulmonary function tests, including spirometry, lung volumes, and diffusion studies.
• Monitor patient responses and ensure precise data collection for accurate diagnosis and management of pulmonary conditions.
• Provide education on respiratory therapies and self-management strategies.
• Collaborate with pulmonologists, nurses, and allied health professionals to deliver patient-centered care.
• Utilize advanced technology and adhere to evidence-based protocols to support clinical decisions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of pulmonary function testing procedures and respiratory therapies.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care, learning, and professional growth.