Registered Respiratory Therapist

Jobtailor; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess, monitor, and treat patients with respiratory conditions. You will conduct pulmonary function tests using spirometry, educate patients on devices and medications, and collaborate with pulmonologists and the healthcare team to optimize care.

Ideal candidates hold current licensure as an RRT and have experience with spirometry; CPFT certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required.
• Experience performing spirometry testing is required.
• Must be available on occasional weekdays.
• 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 CPFT certification preferred.
• AARC Office Spirometry Certificate accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and treat patients with respiratory conditions.
• Conduct pulmonary function screenings and spirometry tests.
• Provide patient instructions for pulmonary function tests.
• Educate patients on respiratory equipment and medications.
• Administer albuterol after pulmonary function examinations.
• Perform pre- and post-pulmonary function testing and other diagnostics.
• Monitor patient progress, equipment functionality, and patient comfort.
• Adjust therapies as necessary.
• Communicate with pulmonologists and healthcare team members.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Spirometry testing

Patient care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Education

State licensure as Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

NBRC CPFT certification preferred

Tools

Spirometry equipment

Pulmonary Function Testing tools

Job description

• Assess, monitor, and treat patients with respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, bronchitis, and emphysema
• 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
• Perform pre- and post-pulmonary function testing and other diagnostic evaluations
• Monitor patient progress, equipment functionality, and patient comfort
• Adjust therapies as necessary
• Communicate with pulmonologists and healthcare team members
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and follow patient 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
• 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 patients with respiratory conditions, conducting pulmonary function tests, and educating patients on respiratory equipment and medications. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for effective collaboration within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

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
• Patient Assessment
• Therapy Adjustment