RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - PRN
Company: Watson Clinic
Location: Lakeland
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Summary/Objective:
Under minimal supervision performs various pulmonary diagnostic,
assessment, and therapeutic procedures. Essential Functions Under
the direction / supervision of the Lead Respiratory Therapist,
ensures all PFT equipment is set-up, calibrated and operates
properly. Performs complex pulmonary function diagnostic testing to
include, but not limited to, Spirometry, Lung Sub-divisions,
Diffusing Capacity, and Simple Pulmonary Stress testing. Verifies
MD order, patient ID twice, and seeks personal dialogue with MD for
unusual situations. Under the direction / supervision of the Lead
Respiratory Therapist practice health care according to the Florida
Respiratory Care Act 468. Performs Respiratory Care modalities
under MD orders. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation and
maintain current documentation of skills ensuring physician orders
are followed. Adheres to hand hygiene policy. Replaces HEPA filter,
MDI spacer and Nose Clip after each patient use. Reports any
potential safety hazards, to supervisor, asap. Transports oxygen
tanks utilizing appropriate carrier device. Possess clinical
knowledge in administration of oxygen via high flow devices; i.e.,
manual resuscitations. Documents pertinent notations in PFT
Comments section. Transfers patient data and test results, via EMR,
to over reading MD, upon test completion, without errors. (>5
annually is unacceptable). Submits charges, via EMR, for each test,
upon completion, without errors. Requirements: Required Education
and Experience: Registered or certified by the National Board of
Respiratory Care (NBRC). Must have a current CPR Card (or obtained
within 90 days of employment). Completion of AMA approved program
(one or two years) for respiratory therapy. Minimum of one-year
experience in Pulmonary Diagnostics or PFT lab. Preferred Education
and Experience: ACLS preferred. Knowledge of respiratory care
principles, procedures, & techniques for patients from young adult
age to geriatric age, Pulmonary diagnostic equipment operation,
calibration and maintenance.
Keywords: Watson Clinic, Port Charlotte , RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - PRN, Healthcare , Lakeland, Florida
