Respiratory Care Practitioner – Ambulatory
Core
Performs pulmonary diagnostic testing (spirometry, bronchodilator testing, diffusion studies, lung volume testing) and provides patient education in an ambulatory setting.
Role type
Respiratory Therapist (Ambulatory Diagnostics)
Builds
Respiratory diagnostic services and patient care workflows
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Pulmonary function testing, Spirometry, Bronchodilator testing, Diffusion studies, Lung volume testing, Patient education, Equipment calibration, Quality control, Clinical monitoring, Regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Ambulatory clinic experience, Multidisciplinary team collaboration, New technology adaptation
Technologies
Respiratory diagnostic equipment, Spirometry systems, Quality assurance software
Responsibilities
Perform pulmonary diagnostic testing including spirometry and lung volume testing; Educate patients on testing procedures; Monitor patients during testing; Calibrate and maintain respiratory diagnostic equipment; Document testing results and patient interactions; Coordinate scheduling of respiratory diagnostic services
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on clinical role