Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

$5,000 sign on Bonus ($2500 at the end of 6 months and $2500 after the completion of one year of employment)

The Company: Pulmonary Associates of Richmond (PAR) has been around since 1974. That's 50 years of serving the greater Richmond community and we continue to grow! We specialize in pulmonary medicine, sleep disorders and research. Our staff cares about our patients and delivers the utmost excellence in quality care and customer service.

The Position: PAR seeks a dynamic and enthusiastic full-time Respiratory Therapist for our Colonial Heights PAR location.

Pay: $26.00-$38.00 an hour based on experience

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Employee referral program
• Health insurance
• Critical Illness
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• WEEKLY PAY and more!

Job Responsibilities for the Respiratory Therapist

• Administers pulmonary function testing, including spirometry, flow volume loops with and without bronchodilator, DLCO, nitrogen washout, and plethysmography
• Administers six-minute walk test, 02 therapy, and Nebulizer treatment
• Review's pulmonary function studies with medical students, medical staff and physicians
• Educates patients regarding pulmonary medications and use of oxygen
• Coordinates clinic schedules for pulmonary physicians and for special tests within the clinic and outlying facilities
• Maintains pulmonary function equipment and associated supplies
• Completes reports for pulmonary function tests and distributes to ordering physicians

Qualifications for the Respiratory Therapist

• Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• At least 2 years of experience required
• Clinical experience preferred

Certifications:

• RRT or CPFT is required
• Virginia State Respiratory Therapist license is required

Physical / Mental Demands

• Sitting for long periods of time as well as occasional standing and walking.
• Manual dexterity for using a computer keyboard and office machines.
• Ability to view computer screens for long periods.
• Occasional stress related to workload and physician / patient demands.

Pulmonary Associates of Richmond is an equal opportunity employer.