Respiratory Therapist: Pulmonary Function & Patient Education

Jobtailor; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Anchorage, Alaska seeks a Respiratory Therapist to assess, monitor, and treat patients with respiratory conditions. You will perform spirometry and pulmonary function tests and educate patients on inhalers, nebulizers, and medications such as albuterol.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and pulmonologists to implement individualized treatment plans, ensure safety, and maintain a clean, compliant clinical environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 spirometry and comprehensive pulmonary function tests
• Provide patient instructions for pulmonary function test preparation and execution
• 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 team members when necessary
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and follow respiratory therapy safety protocols

Skills

Spirometry testing experience

Patient care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Nebulizers

Inhalers

Albuterol

Job description

Jobtailor in Anchorage, Alaska seeks a Respiratory Therapist to assess, monitor, and treat patients with respiratory conditions. You will perform spirometry and pulmonary function tests and educate patients on inhalers, nebulizers, and medications such as albuterol.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and pulmonologists to implement individualized treatment plans, ensure safety, and maintain a clean, compliant clinical environment.