BRONCH LAB - PFT RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - FULL TIME
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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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 5% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,919 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $92k (middle half $68k–$110k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Arkansas index 86.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Arkansas | 67 active | 3,922 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 56% no call · 40% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US 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 listings | 1,265 in the last 30 days | 749 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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