Respiratory Therapist

Perform pulmonary function tests using sound clinical practice Calibrate PFT machines according to manufacturer specifications Maintain records and organize PFT charts Maintain constant patient flow Prepare examination rooms, escort patients, and clean rooms after examinations Document reasons for visits Obtain and accurately record vital signs Dispose of medical waste appropriately Communicate with managers, office staff, nurses, and physicians Follow emergency procedures Maintain supplies and equipment for PFT procedures Communicate equipment repair orders to appropriate personnel Perform daily appointment reconciliation Assist physicians, PAs, or NPs with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care, and procedures Perform other duties as required Requirements High School/GED required Vocational / Technical School / Diploma Program preferred Medical Assistant Certification preferred Completion of onsite training for certificate of achievement within 90 days of start date Ability to operate diagnostic/patient care equipment required Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire required Previous knowledge and experience in pulmonary function testing required Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing Strong interpersonal and organizational skills Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy Experience with Standard Office Equipment preferred Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Windows-based environment preferred Experience with patient care equipment preferred Experience with EHR, Practice Management System and Departmental/Ancillary Systems preferred Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in performing pulmonary function tests and maintaining patient care equipment while ensuring accurate documentation and effective communication with healthcare teams. Proficient in managing patient flow and adhering to clinical practices and emergency procedures. Highest-signal resume keywords Pulmonary Function Testing Medical Assistant Certification Basic Life Support (BLS) Patient Care Equipment Operation EHR and Practice Management System Experience ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Pulmonary Function Tests Vital Signs Recording Calibrating PFT Machines Medical Waste Disposal Appointment Reconciliation Clerical Duties Assistance Diagnostic Equipment Operation Emergency Procedure Following Maintaining PFT Records Organizing PFT Charts Soft Skills Strong Interpersonal Skills Organizational Skills Effective Communication Ability to Work Under Time Limitations Attention to Detail Certifications & Qualifications High School/GED Vocational/Technical School Diploma Medical Assistant Certification Basic Life Support (BLS) Industry Keywords Patient Care Clinical Practice Healthcare Communication Patient Flow Management Onsite Training Tools & Technologies Standard Office Equipment Windows-Based Office Technology EHR Systems Practice Management Systems Departmental/Ancillary Systems #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor