Respiratory Therapist – Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Clinic
On-site role responsible for performing comprehensive pulmonary function tests to aid diagnosis and treatment planning.
Key Duties
- Conduct PFTs including spirometry, lung volume measurements, and diffusion studies.
- Monitor patient responses and ensure accurate, high-quality test data through proper technique and adherence to evidence-based protocols.
- Collect and document clinical information to support interpretation and care decisions.
- Educate patients on respiratory therapies and self-management strategies.
- Collaborate with pulmonologists, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals within an academic clinical environment.
- Use advanced testing technology to maintain performance and diagnostic reliability.
Qualifications & Skills
- Competence in performing and troubleshooting PFTs (spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion).
- Strong patient communication, monitoring, and education skills.
- Detail-oriented documentation and data accuracy focus.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Commitment to learning, inclusion, and high-impact patient care.
