Pulmonary Function Technologist, PRN, Baptist Downtown

Baptist-Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Registered Pulmonary Technologist for a Downtown PRN shift. The role performs pulmonary diagnostic testing and supports physicians in respiratory evaluation and treatment. You will handle PFTs, ABG analysis, and assist with bronchoscopy including advanced robotic systems.

Qualified candidates hold FL RT license, BLS; AS is preferred and ACLS/PALS/NRP are a plus. This is a flexible, on-site position focused on safe, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Certificate as Respiratory Therapist in Florida is required.
• AS degree is preferred but not mandatory.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.
• FL licensed RT DOH is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pulmonary function testing (PFT) including stress testing.
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, and perform quality control on PFT analyzers.
• Draw and analyze arterial blood gases.
• Assist physicians with bronchoscopy procedures.
• Support bronchoscopy procedures including SD, EBUS, and robotics.
• Assist with monthly QA reporting and maintain testing records.

Skills

Pulmonary testing

Bronchoscopy help

Arterial blood gases

QA documentation

PFT analyzers

Education

Certificate Required

Associate of Science Preferred

BLS Required

ACLS Preferred

PALS Preferred

NRP Certification Preferred

Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist Required-DOH

Job description

About Baptist Health Recognized 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 Registered Pulmonary Technologist to our Downtown location in Jacksonville, FL. This is a PRN 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 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

Education & Credential Requirements:

• Certificate Required
• Associate of Science Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Preferred
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Preferred
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification Preferred
• Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist Required-DOH

Primary Location: Downtown - Main Building Baptist Health’s care for the community spans generations. Together, we’re the largest group of people in Northeast Florida focused on innovative health care for patients, improving the health equity of our neighbors, and creating a welcoming workplace for team members where everyone’s voice is heard.