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Pulmonary Function Technologist Job Details Pulmonary Function Technologist Job Summary The Pulmonary Function Technologist will perform full pulmonary testing studies, exercise testing, and bronchoscopy support on cardio and pulmonary patients, ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics. The technologist will work in the DTC Pulmonary Diagnostics Unit and utilize Vyntus/Jaeger PF testing equipment. Key Responsibilities Perform full pulmonary testing studies. Conduct exercise testing. Provide bronchoscopy support. Operate and maintain Vyntus/Jaeger PF testing equipment. Collect sputum specimens. Perform oral/nasal suctioning. Administer pulmonary hygiene. Perform Spirometry, Lung Volume- Plethysmograph, and Diffusion Testing. Perform Arterial punctures and interpret Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs). Perform Lung Volume- Nitrogen Washout, Stress Test Administration, HAST Studies, Cold Air Studies, Shunt Studies, Bronchial Provocation Testing. Administer Albuterol, Aerosol set up mask, Aerosol set up trach, Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI), Hand held, Bag and mask, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Oxygen tanks. Provide Tracheostomy care/management. Assist with Intubation. Perform oral airway placement. Assist with ECMO. Provide Pulmonary Rehab. Perform Basic EKG. Required Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of experience. Will consider first-time travelers with strong PFT and bronchoscopy experience. RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) certification. BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA. Active MD or Compact License at time of submission. Preferred Qualifications ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification from AHA. PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification from AHA. CPFT (Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist) certification. RPFT (Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist) certification. Previous Charge Experience. Charting System Experience (Epic preferred). Community Hospital Experience. Skills & Competencies Adult Critical Care. Pediatric Critical Care. Pediatrics. Intubation Assist. Oral airway placement. Tracheostomy care/management. ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome). Aspiration management. COVID-19 knowledge. Pneumonia management. Medihaler usage. Exhaled Breath Testing. Lung Volume- Nitrogen Washout. Stress Test Administration. HAST Studies. Cold Air Studies. Shunt Studies. Bronchial Provocation Testing. Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. Respiratory distress syndrome. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Basic EKG interpretation. ECMO experience. Suctioning (ETT, NT). Pulmonary Rehab. Oral/nasal Suctioning. Pulmonary Hygiene. Sputum specimen collection. Bronchoscopy experience. Albuterol administration. Aerosol set up (mask, trach). Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI). Hand held devices. Bag and mask ventilation. High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC). Oxygen tanks. Spirometry. Lung Volume- Plethysmograph. Diffusion Testing. Arterial punctures. Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs). Drawing arterial blood gases. Shift Details Day shift: 4x10-Hour (06:45 - 17:15). No weekends or on-call shifts. Licensing Requirements RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) Active MD or Compact License. Source=AYA;SourceID=3175612;Status=Open;Association=Aya Healthcare MSP;Client=University of Maryland Medical Center - Downtown MSP;City=Baltimore;State=MD;Zip=21201;Start=3/2/2026;End=6/1/2026;Duration=91;Cert=Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics;Specialty=Pulmonary Function Technologist;Unit=DTC Pulmonary Diagnostics 2010-11264;Shift=Day 4x10-Hour (06:45 - 17:15);# of Postions=2;Type=Travel;BillRate=82.45;OTRules=40 total hours in 1 week : 1%;Orientation=24;Description=RRT - PFT - Days - 40H; no weekends/on-call 2YR experience required; will accept first-time traveler with strong PFT and bronch experience in a pulmonary function setting (screen to manager) Start date: 03/02/26, or ASAP Contract length: 13 weeks Shift/hours: 4x10 Days (06:45-17:15) License/certs required: RRT, BLS required; ACLS, PALS, CFPT, RPFT preferred Avg Daily Visits: 25 # rooms: 6 Patient Population Age Range: All age ranges (pediatrics to geriatrics) Patient Diagnoses: Cardio and pulmonary patients, variety of diagnoses Special Procedures/Unit Details: full pulmonary testing studies, exercise testing, bronchoscopy support Special Equipment: Vyntus/Jaeger PF testing equipment Scrub Color: Navy blue Modified Time:3/2/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Kelly Tynes Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required - No Exemptions Submittals:Low Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : Preferred Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : Preferred Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : Preferred LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : - Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS*, PALS*, CPFT*, RPFT*, BLS, RRTSkills : Adult Critical Care*, Pediatric Critical Care*, Pediatrics*, Intubation Assist*, Oral airway placement*, Tracheostomy care/management*, ARDS*, Aspiration*, COVID*, Pneumonia*, Medihaler*, Exhaled Breath Testing*, Lung Volume- Nitrogen Washout*, Stress Test Administration*, HAST Studies*, Cold Air Studies*, Shunt Studies*, Bronchial Provocation Testing*, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia*, Respiratory distress syndrome*, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)*, Basic EKG*, ECMO*, Suctioning (ETT, NT)*, Management/lead experience*, Pulmonary Rehab, Oral/nasal Suctioning, Pulmonary Hygiene, Sputum specimen collection, Bronchoscopy, Albuterol, Aerosol set up mask, Aerosol set up trach, Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI), Hand held, Bag and mask, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Oxygen tanks, Spirometry, Lung Volume- Plethysmograph, Diffusion Testing, Arterial punctures, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Drawing arterial blood gases, Pulmonary Function Test Lab, RRT w/ strong PFT and Bronchoscopy exp required Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : Other Patient Ratios Days : 0 Patient Ratios Nights : - Patient Ratios Weekends : - Float Required : - Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : - Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : No weekends, on-call shifts Pre-Approved Time Off : one Orientation Hours : 24 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adolescents, Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics Daily Census : n/a Number of Visits Per Day : 25 Number of Rooms : 6 Number of Beds : 0 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Respiratory Services, Rapid Response Teams, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : Cardio and Pulmonary patients. Both pediatrics and adults Special Procedures/Unit Details : Full Pulmonary Testing Studies Exercise Testing Bronchoscopy Support Special Equipment : Vyntus/JAeger PF testing equipment #Tier2 Travel Compliance Compliance document deadline is 5 days prior to start. CPI Certificate Most units will require the CPI certification as part of compliance. The Calm Every Storm online version is currently the only acceptable online vendor. BLS/ACLS/PALS AHA only NRP NRP or AAP only Travelers are required to go in for their labs within 72 hours of signing their contract. RTO must be included at time of initial submission, RTO cannot be changed or added once offered same for extensions, once requested it cannot be altered. RTO - should not exceed 7 days and if more than 4 consecutive days, an additional week will be added on to the back end of the contract for new contracts. Most locations and units will allow for one major holiday off during the winter season, but please refer to the individual job posting for more specifics per job/unit. Auto Offers If an auto offer is turned on for a unit/job the candidate must accept without an interview. We cannot go back and ask to interview after an auto offer is made. Scheduling Restrictions Block schedule or schedule restrictions cannot be requested. Unit will try their best to accommodate but cannot be guaranteed and cannot be requested, however if approved it will not be included in writing in the offer. Please review Job Description for specific requirements JD should include all deal-breakers Must have an active MD or Compact License at time of submission References Required - 2 satisfactory professional references needed from most recent employers: 1 supervisor/manager and 1 charge RN is acceptable. Local rule: Locals under 50 miles are not allowed. Candidates permanent residence must be 50 miles or over from the hospital that they are submitting for. Candidates will float within hospital travelers are first to float, Candidates must be comfortable floating with no restrictions or special requests as long as it within their experience scope Return Traveler Policy: Note if return traveler so we can run through staffing contact, candidate must be away for at least 6 months from the system Return Staff Policy: Note if the traveler was formerly staff at the UMMS health system as well will check their eligibility to return. All former staff much be gone for 12 months before they can return as a traveler. Extensions Most locations will allow for one contract and one extension and then the traveler must take a 6-month break before they can return to that facility/unit. In some cases, exceptions can be made but it is rare. Modules: Modules are non-billable, factored in NBO Submittal Details: #Tier2 Travel ComplianceCompliance document deadline is 5 days prior to start.CPI Certificate Most units will require the CPI certification as part of compliance. The Calm Every Storm online version is currently the only acceptable online vendor.BLS/ACLS/PALS AHA onlyNRP NRP or AAP onlyTravelers are required to go in for their labs within 72 hours of signing their contract.RTO must be included at time of initial submission, RTO cannot be changed or added once offered same for extensions, once requested it cannot be altered. RTO - should not exceed 7 days and if more than 4 consecutive days, an additional week will be added on to the back end of the contract for new contracts. Most locations and units will allow for one major holiday off during the winter season, but please refer to the individual job posting for more specifics per job/unit.Auto Offers If an auto offer is turned on for a unit/job the candidate must accept without an interview. We cannot go back and ask to interview after an auto offer is made.Scheduling Restrictions Block schedule or schedule restrictions cannot be requested. Unit will try their best to accommodate but cannot be guaranteed and cannot be requested, however if approved it will not be included in writing in the offer.Please review Job Description for specific requirements JD should include all deal-breakersMust have an active MD or Compact License at time of submissionReferences Required - 2 satisfactory professional references needed from most recent employers: 1 supervisor/manager and 1 charge RN is acceptable.Local rule: Locals under 50 miles are not allowed. Candidates permanent residence must be 50 miles or over from the hospital that they are submitting for.Candidates will float within hospital travelers are first to float, Candidates must be comfortable floating with no restrictions or special requests as long as it within their experience scopeReturn Traveler Policy: Note if return traveler so we can run through staffing contact, candidate must be away for at least 6 months from the systemReturn Staff Policy: Note if the traveler was formerly staff at the UMMS health system as well will check their eligibility to return. All former staff much be gone for 12 months before they can return as a traveler.Extensions Most locations will allow for one contract and one extension and then the traveler must take a 6-month break before they can return to that facility/unit. In some cases, exceptions can be made but it is rare.Modules:Modules are non-billable, factored in NBO;url=

Created: 2026-02-06