Senior Respiratory Therapist

Summary

The Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine section within the Department of Medicine seeking a Respiratory Therapist to see patients in our outpatient pulmonary clinic. Procedures performed include, but are not limited to, pulmonary function testing, spirometry, and six minute walk.

The Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine section within the Department of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is focused on patient care including office visits, PFTs, and outpatient procedures.

This position is located at the McNair Campus in the Texas Medical Center. 

Job Duties

• Initiates, evaluates, and reviews pulmonary care plans to identify contraindications and possible complications.
• Assesses the pulmonary care needs of outpatient clinic and research patients.
• Sets up and maintain respiratory equipment and inventory.
• Checks schedule daily/weekly to ensure optimized clinic utilization and schedules patients from wait list if needed. 
• Ensures patients are scheduled for COVID-19 testing prior to scheduled procedure (when applicable).
• Ensures appropriate clinical documentation is in place.
• Performs blood gas analysis and pulmonary function test.
• Manages PFT accreditation records and standards. Ensures compliance with accreditation standards and assists with re-accreditation process.
• Maintains patient records.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRCO).

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT).
• 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience to include Pulmonary Function Test Experience.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.