CRT or RRT (Respiratory Therapy #)

We’re launching an outpatient pulmonary and sleep medicine clinic serving the Austin and Leander communities, led by a board‑certified internist and pulmonologist. Join at an early stage with a real opportunity to shape workflows, quality standards, and growth.

Responsibilities
Pulmonary Testing

Perform high-quality spirometry (pre/post‑bronchodilator) and, as available, complete PFTs: lung volumes, DLCO, and peak flow.

Prepare and coach patients to obtain accurate, reproducible results; recognize suboptimal effort and technical issues.

Accurately document results and route for provider review; maintain quality-control logs.

Equipment and Environment

Clean, disinfect, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain spirometry/PFT and respiratory equipment per protocol and manufacturer guidance.

Maintain a safe, clean, organized testing environment and adequate clinical supplies.

Care Coordination and Admin

Assist with oxygen qualification workflows and coordinate with DME vendors, oxygen suppliers, PAP suppliers, pharmacies, sleep labs, imaging centers, and referring offices.

Support prior authorizations and documentation for PFTs, sleep studies, PAP therapy, oxygen, nebulizers, respiratory equipment, and specialty medications.

Use the EMR to manage orders, documentation, and routing.

Patient care and education

Provide inhaler technique training, spacer and nebulizer education, oxygen safety counseling, and preparation for respiratory testing.

Occasionally assist with in‑clinic nebulizer treatments, 6‑minute walk tests, and ambulatory pulse oximetry.

Qualifications
Required

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, or by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CoARC/CAAHEP).

NBRC‑credentialed: CRT or RRT.

BLS certification.

2-5+ years of respiratory therapy experience.

Proficiency in pulmonary function testing (any setting acceptable).

Comfort working independently; dependable and professional.

Proficiency with computers and standard EMR use.

Able to pass a background check and meet clinic onboarding requirements; authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

ACLS (not required for outpatient).

Prior authorizations/insurance workflow experience.

Pulmonary rehab, outpatient pulmonary, or sleep medicine exposure.

RPSGT or sleep diagnostics experience (for higher compensation band).

Experience with DME coordination and PAP therapy (CPAP/BiPAP).

Compensation
$35 - $50/hour

About Aeris Lung and Sleep
We are launching a new outpatient pulmonary and sleep medicine practice serving patients in the Austin and Leander communities. Our clinical team is led by a board-certified internist and pulmonologist dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality specialty care.

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