BRONCH LAB - PFT RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - FULL TIME

Respiratory TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

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What You Should Know About the Bronchoscopy Lab- PFT Respiratory Therapist:

  • Monday- Friday: Typical hours 6:30- 3:00. No weekends or call.
  • This position is based within Jefferson Regional Respiratory Therapy Department

Job Summary

The Bronchoscopy Lab – PFT respiratory therapist oversees the day-to-day operations and scheduling of bronchoscopy and pulmonary function testing procedures.

They are responsible for assisting in various diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures as well as performing routine and provocation pulmonary function testing on inpatient and outpatient referrals.

Additionally, they work with a multidisciplinary team to include Pulmonologists, nurses, CRNA’s, and cytologists.

Bronchoscopy Lab- PFT Respiratory Therapist Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent required. Technical, Associate, or Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
  • Graduate for an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program
  • Current license with the Arkansas State Medical Board and Registered through the Nation Board of Respiratory Care
  • 2+ years of respiratory therapy experience
  • Regulatory Requirements: BLS required upon hire or before patient care, ACLS required within 6 months of hire, PALS/NRP preferred
  • Experience in critical care areas
  • Experience with Microsoft office
  • Must be self-motivated, have the ability to work independently, maintain a high level of accuracy, and have the ability to handle confidential material
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team, including physicians, nurses, and other respiratory therapists.
  • Assess patient needs and adjust treatment plans as necessary
  • Experience performing pulmonary function testing preferred
  • Experience assisting with bronchoscopy procedures preferred

Benefits & Perks: your health and happiness matters! We offer:

  • Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Matching Retirement Plans
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Career growth
  • And much, much, more!

Jefferson Regional complies with applicable Federal Civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Key Responsibilities

The respiratory therapist oversees daily operations and scheduling for bronchoscopy and pulmonary function testing procedures. They assist the multidisciplinary team with diagnostic and therapeutic interventions while performing routine and provocation testing for patients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Respiratory Therapy and possess a current license with the Arkansas State Medical Board. At least two years of respiratory therapy experience and relevant certifications such as BLS and ACLS are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)ACLS (preferred)PALS (preferred)

Key Skills

Bronchoscopy assistancePatient assessmentTreatment planningClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates BRONCH LAB - PFT RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - FULL TIME at Jefferson Regional Medical Center a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,919 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 48 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 56% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 5% in respiratory therapyranked against 3,919 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $92k (middle half $68k–$110k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingArkansas index 86.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Arkansas67 active3,922 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 56% no call · 40% no weekends48 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,265 in the last 30 days749 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,919 Respiratory Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Respiratory Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,919 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Jefferson Regional Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Pine Bluff, AR
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Matching Retirement Plans
Tuition Reimbursement

Living in Pine Bluff

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$111k
Typical market rent
$1,070/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.