Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Function Testing

DayToDay Health; East Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DayToDay Health is seeking an on-site Respiratory Therapist to perform comprehensive pulmonary function tests (PFTs) including spirometry, lung volumes, and diffusion studies. The role supports diagnosis and management of pulmonary conditions and emphasizes patient education on therapies and self-management.

The ideal candidate will be credentialed, detail-oriented, and capable of educating patients while collaborating with pulmonology and nursing teams in an academic clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Registered/credentialed Respiratory Therapist with strong PFT competency.
• Detail-oriented approach to data accuracy and patient safety.
• Excellent patient communication and education skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, academic clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform PFTs including spirometry, lung volumes, and diffusion studies.
• Monitor patients during testing and ensure high-quality, accurate results.
• Maintain adherence to evidence-based protocols and use advanced testing technology.
• Collaborate with pulmonologists, nurses, and allied professionals.
• Educate patients on respiratory therapies and self-care strategies.

Skills

PFT competency

Spirometry

Patient education

Collaboration

Job description

Respiratory Therapist – Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Clinic

On-site role performing comprehensive Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) to support diagnosis and management of pulmonary conditions. Conduct spirometry, lung volume measurements, and diffusion studies, ensuring accurate data collection and monitoring patient responses throughout testing. Provide patient education on respiratory therapies and self-management.

Key Duties

• Perform PFTs including spirometry, lung volumes, and diffusion studies
• Monitor patients during testing and ensure high-quality, accurate results
• Maintain adherence to evidence-based protocols and use advanced testing technology
• Collaborate with pulmonologists, nurses, and allied professionals
• Educate patients on respiratory therapies and self-care strategies

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered/credentialed Respiratory Therapist with strong PFT competency
• Detail-oriented approach to data accuracy and patient safety
• Excellent patient communication and education skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, academic clinical environment