Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Critical Care Pulmonary and Sleep Associates; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Critical Care Pulmonary and Sleep Associates in the Denver metro area is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a part-time role (20 hours/week) spanning our Lakewood and Westminster clinics. The RT must hold CO license with PFT credentials; RRT preferred, and experience in pulmonary function testing is highly valued.

The position supports RNs and MAs, assists in oxygen/PAP management, patient education, and coordination of care, contributing to exceptional patient experiences in outpatient

Qualifications

• RT license required, RRT preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the respiratory field.
• 3 years’ experience performing PFTs and methacholine challenges preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge and patient care in outpatient settings.
• Respect patient privacy and HIPAA compliance.
• Superior communication skills with patients and staff.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Computer proficiency, knowledge of EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Promote the CCPSA culture of team collaboration, while providing excellent clinical care to our patients.
• Perform Pulmonary Function Testing and Methacholine Challenges.
• Build strong positive communication with clinic staff to increase the success of the practice and provide excellent patient care.
• In collaboration with the Providers, develop patient education on PFT testing, inhalers and oxygen.
• Perform prior authorizations of PFT tests.
• Provide group education classes -O2, inhalers, specific disease education.
• Provide staff education.
• Communicate PFT and methacholine results to patients.
• Patient support for respiratory related clinical questions.

Skills

RT license

PFT testing

Methacholine challenges

Patient communication

HIPAA compliance

EMR proficiency

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Company & Position Summary:

Critical Care, Pulmonary and Sleep Associates is a multispecialty private physician practice, providing Critical Care, Pulmonary and Sleep medical services to the Denver metro area for over 40 years. Our dedicated team of over 40 Board Certified Critical Care, Pulmonary and Sleep Physicians along with our skilled clinical and administrative staff exclusively serve nine Common Spirit and AdventHealth Hospital ICU’s and multiple outpatient clinic locations spanning Colorado’s front range. CCPSA’s organizational culture exemplifies excellence in patient centered care, unified teamwork, and a highly collaborative approach in all business and clinical operations. We are currently seeking a Respiratory Therapist
to join our committed team of professionals.

The Respiratory Therapist position is an essential clinical role, providing onsite clinical support to our Pulmonary and Sleep clinic’s day to day operations. The Respiratory Therapist must hold an RT license in the state of CO, and hold PFT specialty credentials, RRT and RPFT preferred, and have experience within the respiratory field. Working in conjunction with RNs and Medical Assistants, they will assist in administering pulmonary function tests, oxygen and PAP management, nebulizer and inhaler instruction, care coordination as well as other operational and clinical duties. It is necessary that within this role, theRespiratory Therapistcultivates and supports a strong team culture and collaborative environment centered on consistently delivering exceptional patient care.

This is a part-time position scheduled for 20 hours per week (two 10 hour shifts). Includes float coverage responsibilities between our West Clinic in Lakewood, CO and our North Clinic in Westminster, CO.

Essential Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Promote the CCPSA culture of team collaboration, while providing excellent clinical care to our patients.
• Perform Pulmonary Function Testing and Methacholine Challenges.
• Build strong positive communication with clinic staff to increase the success of the practice and provide excellent patient care.
• In collaboration with the Providers, develop patient education on PFT testing, inhalers and oxygen.
• Perform prior authorizations of PFT tests.
• Provide group education classes -O2, inhalers, specific disease education.
• Provide staff education.
• Communicate PFT and methacholine results to patients.
• Patient support for respiratory related clinical questions.

Skills, Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• RT license required, RRT preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the respiratory field.
• 3 years’ experience performing PFTs and methacholine challenges preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge, ability to observe and monitor signs, symptoms, reactions, general behavior, and general patient response to respiratory care or treatment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of creating excellent patient experiences in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Respect patient privacy by maintaining confidentiality in accordance to HIPAA requirements.
• Superior communication skills to effectively and professionally communicate via email, telephone and in person with patients, Providers and staff.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Computer proficiency, knowledge of EMR systems.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the
• ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to drive between CCPSA Denver Metro locations intermittently for meetings.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended time periods.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.

No call, no nights or weekends