Registered Respiratory Therapist

Jobtailor; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess and treat patients with respiratory conditions, performing spirometry and PFTs, and educating patients on inhalers and nebulizers. The role requires current RRT licensure and strong teamwork in a busy clinical setting.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and pulmonologists to develop individualized treatment plans, administer albuterol after testing, and ensure patient safety and comfort through careful monitoring and documentation.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Respiratory Therapist or RRT.
• Experience performing spirometry testing.
• NBRC certification and/or CPFT preferred.
• AARC Office Spirometry Certificate accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and treat patients with respiratory conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and pulmonologists to develop treatment plans.
• Conduct pulmonary function tests using spirometry equipment.
• Educate patients on test preparation, equipment, and medications such as albuterol.
• Administer albuterol after pulmonary function examinations.
• Maintain safe, clean environments and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Spirometry testing

Patient care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)

AARC Office Spirometry Certificate

Tools

Spirometry equipment

Inhalers

Nebulizers

Job description

Assess, monitor, and treat patients with respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, bronchitis, and emphysema
Work with physicians, nurses, pulmonologists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Conduct pulmonary function screenings and comprehensive pulmonary function tests using spirometry equipment
Educate patients on test preparation, 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, treatment effectiveness, equipment functionality, and patient comfort
Communicate with pulmonologists and team members as necessary
Maintain a safe and clean environment and follow respiratory therapy safety protocols

Requirements

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

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in assessing and treating respiratory conditions, conducting pulmonary function tests, and educating patients on respiratory care. Proficient in collaborating with healthcare teams to develop effective treatment plans and ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Current State Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist
• Spirometry Testing
• Patient Care Skills
• NBRC Certification
• Knowledge of Respiratory Equipment

Hard Skills

• Pulmonary Function Testing
• Spirometry Equipment
• Albuterol Administration
• Diagnostic Evaluations
• Treatment Plan Development

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)
• AARC Office Spirometry Certificate

Industry Keywords

• Asthma
• COPD
• Pneumonia
• Bronchitis
• Emphysema

Tools & Technologies

• Respiratory Equipment
• Inhalers
• Nebulizers