Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist, Baptist Downtown

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Downtown Jacksonville, FL is hiring a Registered Pulmonary Technologist for a full-time day shift. You'll perform pulmonary function testing, assist with bronchoscopy, and support physicians in evaluating respiratory conditions.

This role requires BLS, Florida licensure, and a certificate; AS degree preferred. You will ensure accuracy of testing, maintain equipment, and contribute to QA reporting while working with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Certificate required.
• AS degree preferred.
• BLS required.
• ACLS preferred or
• RRT preferred or
• PALS preferred or
• NRP certification preferred or
• Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist 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 documentation of testing and patient results.

Skills

Pulmonary function testing

Arterial blood gas analysis

Bronchoscopy assistance

Education

Certificate

Associate of Science (preferred)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (preferred)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (preferred)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (preferred)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) (preferred)

Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist

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 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 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 Or


• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Preferred Or


• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Preferred Or


• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification Preferred Or


• Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist Required

Primary Location

Downtown - Main Building