Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist for Outpatient Pulmonary & Sleep Clinic 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. • Active Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license. • 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. • Bilingual. • RPSGT or sleep diagnostics experience (for higher compensation band). • Experience with DME coordination and PAP therapy (CPAP/BiPAP). Compensation: $35 - $50 hourly

• 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.