Pulmonary Function Technologist, PRN, Baptist Downtown

BHS; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Downtown Jacksonville, FL, seeks a Registered Pulmonary Technologist for a PRN shift. The role performs specialized pulmonary diagnostic testing and supports physicians in evaluation and treatment of respiratory conditions.

Responsibilities include pulmonary function testing (stress testing), quality control on PFT analyzers, arterial blood gas analysis, and assisting with bronchoscopy procedures and related robotic systems. Documentation and QA duties are also involved.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science degree required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS preferred.
• PALS preferred.
• NRP certification preferred.
• Florida licensed respiratory therapist (DOH) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pulmonary function testing, 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 robotic systems.
• Assist with monthly QA reporting.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of testing and patient results.

Skills

Pulmonary testing

Bronchoscopy assistance

Arterial blood gases

PFT quality control

Documentation

Education

Associate of Science

BLS Required

ACLS Preferred

PALS Preferred

NRP Certification Preferred

Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist (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 & CredentialRequirements:

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

Primary Location:

Downtown - Main Building