Respiratory Therapist - El Paso, Texas

Crosswalk Health, Inc.; El Paso (TX); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare company focused on respiratory health is seeking pulmonary function testing technicians and respiratory therapists. Your role involves conducting in-person tests, preparing patients, monitoring safety, and collaborating with clinicians. The ideal candidate has proficiency in respiratory practices and a passion for impacting patient care. Travel within a 30-mile radius required. Job Type: Contract, Schedule: Day shift, Work Location: On the road.

Qualifications

• Passion for respiratory health and patient care impact.
• Travel among locations within a 30-mile radius may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pulmonary function tests including spirometry.
• Prepare patients for testing and ensure comfort.
• Monitor patients during tests for safety and accuracy.
• Record and analyze test results for physicians.
• Maintain equipment and compliance with safety standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals on patient care plans.
• Stay updated on advancements in testing techniques.

Skills

Proficiency in respiratory therapy practices and procedures

Strong knowledge of medical terminology related to respiratory health

Ability to assess vital signs accurately

Familiarity with emergency medicine protocols

Experience working in a clinical environment

Comprehensive understanding of respiratory system anatomy

Job description

Overview

At Crosswalk Health, we are reshaping pulmonary care delivery by empowering primary care providers—especially those in rural and underserved communities—to better manage chronic conditions like COPD while reducing overall healthcare costs. COPD is the third leading cause of death in the U.S., a major driver of hospital admissions, and responsible for over $60 billion in annual costs.

Our Mission is to deliver high quality, virtual-first, guideline-based pulmonary care at scale to measurably improve Americans’ respiratory health. We are working toward a health care system that provides patients, their families, and the clinicians who care for them access to affordable, high quality, and data-driven care and supports regardless of where they live.

About the role

We are looking for pulmonary function testing (PFT) technicians and respiratory therapists to conduct in-person pulmonary function tests including spirometry, DLCO, and lung volume tests in clinical settings in several major metropolitan areas in the following states--FL, GA, TX, TN, NC, AZ, KY, LA, and NV.

What you\'ll do

• Perform pulmonary function tests, including spirometry, lung volume measurements, and diffusion capacity assessments.
• Prepare patients for testing by explaining procedures and ensuring comfort.
• Monitor patients during tests to ensure safety and accuracy of results.
• Record and analyze test results, providing detailed reports to physicians.
• Maintain equipment and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals in a clinical setting to develop patient care plans.
• Stay updated on advancements in pulmonary function testing techniques and protocols.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in respiratory therapy practices and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology related to respiratory health.
• Ability to assess vital signs accurately.
• Familiarity with emergency medicine protocols as they pertain to respiratory emergencies.
• Experience working in a clinical environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of anatomy related to the respiratory system.

This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about respiratory health and are looking to make a significant impact on patient care through their expertise. Travel among locations within a 30-mile radius may be required.

Job Type: Contract

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: On the road