Respiratory Therapist

Pulmonary Associates of Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Employee referral program

Health insurance

Critical Illness

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Weekly pay

Job summary

Pulmonary Associates of Richmond in Richmond, VA is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to perform pulmonary function testing and patient care in a clinical setting.

The role requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, current Virginia license or eligibility, and at least 2 years of experience with PFTs and therapeutic interventions. Competitive benefits and weekly pay offered.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• At least 2 years of experience
• 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
• Reviews 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
• Maintains pulmonary function equipment and supplies
• Completes reports for pulmonary function tests and distributes to ordering physicians

Skills

Associate degree in RT program

2+ years experience

Clinical experience

Tools

RRT or CPFT

Virginia license

Job description

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Respiratory Therapist

PFT:Col Heights Full time Richmond, VA, US

Job Description

$5,000 sign on Bonus ($2500 at the end of 6 months and $2500 after the completion of one year of employment)

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 PAR location.

Pay: $26.00-$38.00 an hour based on experience

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Employee referral program
• Health insurance
• Critical Illness
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 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

Physical / Mental Demands

• Sitting for long periods of time as well as occasional standing and walking.
• Manual dexterity for using a computer keyboard and office machines.
• Ability to view computer screens for long periods.
• Occasional stress related to workload and physician / patient demands.

Pulmonary Associates of Richmond is an equal opportunity employer.