What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Care Practitioner (CRT, RRT) - Pulmonary position at Alpha Home Health and Hospice?
Role: Respiratory Care Practitioner responsible for performing pulmonary-function diagnostic tests to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating pulmonary disorders.
Key Duties
Key Duties
- Conduct pulmonary-function, lung capacity, diffusion capacity, blood, and oxygen tests.
- Explain procedures and breathing methods to patients.
- Document test results in patient medical records.
- Oversee inventory of supplies and maintain diagnostic equipment, including calibration and troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.
- Associates Degree required.
- Credentialed as a certified respiratory therapist (CRT) or registered respiratory therapist (RRT).
- Preferred: 1 year of experience as a respiratory care practitioner.