Registered Respiratory Therapist

Assess, monitor, and treat patients with respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, bronchitis, and emphysema Work with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans Conduct pulmonary function screenings and comprehensive pulmonary function tests using spirometry equipment Provide patient instructions for pulmonary function tests Educate patients on respiratory equipment, inhalers, nebulizers, and medications such as albuterol Administer albuterol after pulmonary function examinations Conduct pre- and post-pulmonary function testing and other diagnostic evaluations Monitor patient progress, equipment functionality, and patient comfort Communicate with pulmonologists and healthcare team members Maintain a safe, clean environment and follow respiratory therapy safety protocols Requirements Current state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and/or Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) preferred AARC Office Spirometry Certificate accepted Must be available on occasional weekdays; no weekends Experience performing spirometry testing Strong communication and patient care skills Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team Attention to detail and strong organizational skills Knowledge of respiratory equipment and medications Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in assessing and treating patients with respiratory conditions, conducting pulmonary function tests, and educating patients on respiratory equipment and medications. Strong collaboration with healthcare teams and adherence to safety protocols are essential. Highest-signal resume keywords Current State Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Experience Performing Spirometry Testing Knowledge of Respiratory Equipment and Medications ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Pulmonary Function Testing Spirometry Equipment Patient Assessment Treatment Plan Development Albuterol Administration Diagnostic Evaluations Patient Instructions Monitoring Patient Progress Respiratory Therapy Safety Protocols Soft Skills Strong Communication Skills Patient Care Skills Attention to Detail Organizational Skills Ability to Work in a Multidisciplinary Team Certifications & Qualifications Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) AARC Office Spirometry Certificate Industry Keywords Asthma COPD Pneumonia Bronchitis Emphysema Tools & Technologies Respiratory Equipment Inhalers Nebulizers Spirometry Equipment #J-18808-Ljbffr