Pulmonary Function Technologist, Baptist Downtown

Baptist-Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Pulmonary Technologist for our Downtown Jacksonville location. This full-time, day shift role focuses on pulmonary diagnostic testing, ABG analysis, and assisting with bronchoscopy procedures to support physicians and the care team.

The ideal candidate will perform PFT testing, maintain equipment quality, and document results with accuracy, while adhering to QA processes and patient safety standards.

Qualifications

• Certificate required for respiratory profession.
• AS degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• BLS required.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP preferred.
• Florida license required for practice.
• RRT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing and completing pulmonary function testing, including stress testing.
• Troubleshooting, calibrating, and performing quality control on PFT analyzers.
• Drawing and analyzing arterial blood gases.
• Assisting physicians with bronchoscopy procedures.
• Supporting bronchoscopy procedures, including SD, EBUS, and robotic systems.
• Assisting with monthly quality assurance (QA) reporting.
• Maintaining accurate and complete documentation of testing and patient results.

Skills

Pulmonary function testing

Arterial blood gases

Bronchoscopy support

Quality control

Documentation

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred

Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist required

AS degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred

BLS required

ACLS preferred

PALS preferred

NRP certification preferred

Tools

PFT analyzers

Bronchoscopy equipment

Job description

About Baptist HealthRecognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.Baptist Health is seeking to add a Pulmonary Technologist to our Downtown location in Jacksonville, FL. This is a full-time, day shift opportunity.At Baptist Health, a Registered Pulmonary Technologist is responsible for performing specialized pulmonary diagnostic testing and supporting physicians in the evaluation and treatment of patients with respiratory conditions. This role includes conducting pulmonary function testing, assisting with advanced procedures such as bronchoscopy, and ensuring the accuracy and quality of diagnostic equipment and results. The Pulmonary Technologist works closely with physicians and healthcare teams to provide safe, accurate, and high-quality patient care.As a Registered Pulmonary Technologist, you will be responsible for:Performing and completing pulmonary function testing, including stress testingTroubleshooting, calibrating, and performing quality control on PFT analyzersDrawing and analyzing arterial blood gasesAssisting physicians with bronchoscopy proceduresSupporting bronchoscopy procedures, including SD, EBUS, and robotic systemsAssisting with monthly quality assurance (QA) reportingMaintaining accurate and complete documentation of testing and patient resultsEducation & Credential Requirements:Certificate RequiredAssociate of Science PreferredBasic Life Support (BLS) RequiredAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Preferred OrRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Preferred OrPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Preferred OrNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification Preferred OrFlorida Licensed Respiratory Therapist RequiredIf you are interested in this full-time, day shift opportunity, please apply now or contact [e-mail] Location:Downtown - Main Building