Registered Respiratory Therapist

Jobtailor; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Dallas, TX seeks a Respiratory Therapist to assess and treat patients with respiratory conditions, perform pulmonary function tests, and collaborate with the healthcare team on treatment plans.

The role requires licensure as RT/RRT, NBRC/CPFT preferred, and strong patient communication. Weekday shifts with no weekend work.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist or RT/RRT.
• NBRC certification and/or CPFT preferred.
• AARC Office Spirometry Certificate accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with asthma, COPD, pneumonia, bronchitis, and emphysema.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop treatment plans.
• Perform spirometry and pulmonary function tests.
• Provide instructions for pulmonary tests to patients.
• Educate patients on inhalers, nebulizers, and albuterol.
• Administer albuterol after PFTs.
• Perform pre- and post-test evaluations.
• Monitor progress, equipment function, and comfort.
• Communicate with pulmonologists and care team.
• Maintain safe, clean environment and safety protocols.

Skills

PFT

Spirometry

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Albuterol administration

Diagnostic evals

Patient instructions

Progress monitoring

Safety protocols

Education

State licensure: RT/RRT

NBRC certification / CPFT preferred

AARC Office Spirometry Certificate

Tools

Respiratory equipment

Inhalers

Nebulizers

Spirometry equipment

Job description

• Assess, monitor, and treat patients with respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, bronchitis, and emphysema
• Work with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Conduct pulmonary function screenings and comprehensive pulmonary function tests using spirometry equipment
• Provide patient instructions for pulmonary function tests
• Educate patients on respiratory equipment, inhalers, nebulizers, and medications such as albuterol
• Administer albuterol after pulmonary function examinations
• Conduct pre- and post-pulmonary function testing and other diagnostic evaluations
• Monitor patient progress, equipment functionality, and patient comfort
• Communicate with pulmonologists and healthcare team members
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and follow respiratory therapy safety protocols

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and/or Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) preferred
• AARC Office Spirometry Certificate accepted
• Must be available on occasional weekdays; no weekends
• Experience performing spirometry testing
• Strong communication and patient care skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of respiratory equipment and medications

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in assessing and treating patients with respiratory conditions, conducting pulmonary function tests, and educating patients on respiratory equipment and medications. Strong collaboration with healthcare teams and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Current State Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Experience Performing Spirometry Testing
• Knowledge of Respiratory Equipment and Medications

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Pulmonary Function Testing
• Spirometry Equipment
• Patient Assessment
• Treatment Plan Development
• Albuterol Administration
• Diagnostic Evaluations
• Patient Instructions
• Monitoring Patient Progress
• Respiratory Therapy Safety Protocols

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Patient Care Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Ability to Work in a Multidisciplinary Team

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)
• AARC Office Spirometry Certificate

Industry Keywords

• Asthma
• COPD
• Pneumonia
• Bronchitis
• Emphysema

Tools & Technologies

• Respiratory Equipment
• Inhalers
• Nebulizers
• Spirometry Equipment