RRT - Pulmonary Sleep Technician

Proforma Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Proforma Health in Macon, GA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized respiratory care, perform patient assessments and tests related to pulmonary diseases and sleep disorders, and educate patients on therapies. The role focuses on monitoring adherence to prescribed treatments to optimize health outcomes.

The candidate will have an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy, be an RRT in good standing with NBRC and GA licensure, and hold BCLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy is required.
• Prior experience in respiratory care or orientation with competency validation.
• RRT certification and state licensure required upon hire; BCLS certification also required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and testing related to respiratory health.
• Provide patient education on respiratory therapies and conditions.
• Monitor and ensure patient adherence to prescribed treatment plans.

Skills

Patient assessments

Testing

Education on respiratory therapies

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences

Job description

Role Overview

Provide specialized respiratory care by performing patient assessments, testing, and education related to pulmonary diseases and sleep disorders. Monitor patient compliance with prescribed therapies to ensure optimal health outcomes.

Role Overview

Provide specialized respiratory care by performing patient assessments, testing, and education related to pulmonary diseases and sleep disorders. Monitor patient compliance with prescribed therapies to ensure optimal health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences required.
• Work Experience: Prior experience in respiratory care or successful completion of department-specific orientation with competency validation required.
• Licenses & Certifications: RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care and licensed by the State of Georgia, required upon hire. BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification also required upon hire.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and testing related to respiratory health.
• Provide patient education on respiratory therapies and conditions.
• Monitor and ensure patient adherence to prescribed treatment plans.