Pulmonary Function Technologist, PRN, Baptist Downtown

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Downtown Jacksonville is seeking a Registered Pulmonary Technologist for a PRN shift in Jacksonville, FL. This role performs pulmonary diagnostic testing and supports physicians in respiratory care.

Responsibilities include PFT testing and QA, arterial blood gas analysis, bronchoscopy support including advanced systems, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Requires AS, BLS, Florida license; ACLS/PALS preferred and NBRC credentials encouraged.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science is required.
• Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required; ACLS/PALS preferred.
• RPFT/CRT/RRT/CPFT NBRC certifications encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Perform pulmonary function testing, including stress testing.
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, and perform QA on PFT analyzers.
• Draw and analyze arterial blood gases.
• Assist physicians with bronchoscopy procedures.
• Support bronchoscopy procedures, including SD, EBUS, and robotic systems.
• Maintain monthly QA reporting and accurate documentation of results.

Skills

Pulmonary function testing

Arterial blood gas analysis

Bronchoscopy assistance

PFT quality control

Documentation of testing results

Team collaboration

Education

Associate of Science

Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist

ACLS preferred

PALS preferred

NBRC RPFT certification

NBRC CRT certification

NBRC RRT certification

NBRC CPFT certification

AHA BLS certification

Job description

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:

Associate of Science Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Preferred

Or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Preferred

Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist Required-DOH

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA


• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) - NBRC


• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - NBRC


• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA


• Registered Respiratory Therapist - DOH


• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRC


• Registered National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) - NBRC


• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - NBRC

Chosen as the area's “Most Preferred” healthcare provider every year since 1990 according to theannual National Research Corporation study of Jacksonville area residents, Baptist Health rankshighest in the categories of Best Doctors, Best Nurses, Best Quality and Best Reputation.