Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist, Baptist Downtown

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Registered Pulmonary Technologist for a full-time, day shift. The role focuses on performing pulmonary diagnostic testing, assisting with bronchoscopy, and ensuring high-quality, accurate test results in a collaborative healthcare team.

Qualifications include a Florida licensed Respiratory Therapist with a certificate; AS degree preferred; BLS required and ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificate required.
• Associate of Science preferred.
• BLS required.
• ACLS preferred.
• RRT preferred.
• PALS preferred.
• NRP certification preferred.
• 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 such as SD, EBUS, and robotic systems.
• Assist with monthly QA reporting.
• Maintain accurate documentation of testing and patient results.

Skills

Pulmonary testing

ABG analysis

Bronchoscopy support

PFT quality control

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate

Associate of Science

BLS

ACLS preferred

RRT preferred

PALS preferred

NRP certification preferred

Tools

PFT analysers

Bronchoscopy equipment

Job description

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

• 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.