Respiratory Therapist

AARC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Employee referral program

Health insurance

Critical Illness

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Weekly pay and more!

Job summary

Pulmonary Associates of Richmond, located in the Richmond area, is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist for the Colonial Heights location. The role involves performing pulmonary function testing, patient education, and coordinating tests within the clinic and with external facilities.

Requirements include an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy and at least 2 years of experience, with RRT or CPFT certification and Virginia state license preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• At least 2 years of experience required.
• Clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers pulmonary function testing, including spirometry, flow volume loops with and without bronchodilator, DLCO, nitrogen washout, and plethysmography
• Administers six-minute walk test, O2 therapy, and Nebulizer treatment
• Review's pulmonary function studies with medical students, medical staff and physicians
• Educates patients regarding pulmonary medications and use of oxygen
• Coordinates clinic schedules for pulmonary physicians and for special tests within the clinic and outlying facilities
• Maintains pulmonary function equipment and associated supplies
• Completes reports for pulmonary function tests and distributes to ordering physicians

Skills

PFT testing

Spirometry

DLCO

O2 therapy

Nebulizer treatment

Patient education

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Salary: $26.00- $38.00 hourly

The Company:

Pulmonary Associates of Richmond (PAR) has been around since 1974. That's 50 years of serving the greater Richmond community and we continue to grow! We specialize in pulmonary medicine, sleep disorders and research. Our staff cares about our patients and delivers the utmost excellence in quality care and customer service.

The Position:

PAR seeks a dynamic and enthusiastic full-time Respiratory Therapist for our Colonial Heights location.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Employee referral program
• Health insurance
• Critical Illness
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• WEEKLY PAY and more!

Job Responsibilities for the Respiratory Therapist

• Administers pulmonary function testing, including spirometry, flow volume loops with and without bronchodilator, DLCO, nitrogen washout, and plethysmography
• Administers six-minute walk test, 02 therapy, and Nebulizer treatment
• Review's pulmonary function studies with medical students, medical staff and physicians
• Educates patients regarding pulmonary medications and use of oxygen
• Coordinates clinic schedules for pulmonary physicians and for special tests within the clinic and outlying facilities
• Maintains pulmonary function equipment and associated supplies
• Completes reports for pulmonary function tests and distributes to ordering physicians

Qualifications for the Respiratory Therapist

• Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• At least 2 years of experience required
• Clinical experience preferred

Certifications:

• RRT or CPFT is required
• Virginia State Respiratory Therapist license is required

Pulmonary Associates of Richmond is an equal opportunity employer.