Respiratory Therapist – Pulmonary Function Testing
Baltimore, MD
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (RRT)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)
Start Date: March 2, 2026, or ASAP
Shift: Days, 4x10 hour shifts (06:45 AM - 5:15 PM)
Hours: 40 hours per week, no weekends or on-call

Job Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) experience
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty (higher value confirmed)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers with strong PFT and bronch experience in a pulmonary function setting will be considered
• Licenses/Certifications Required:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Preferred Certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)
  • Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)

Job Details

• Patient Population: All age ranges (pediatrics to geriatrics)
• Patient Diagnoses: Cardio and pulmonary patients with a variety of diagnoses
• Special Procedures/Unit Details:

  • Full pulmonary testing studies
  • Exercise testing
  • Bronchoscopy support
• Special Equipment: Vyntus/Jaeger pulmonary function testing equipment
• Average Daily Visits: 25
• Number of Rooms: 6
• Uniform: Navy blue scrubs (pink for trauma; pediatric staff may wear child-friendly tops with navy blue pants)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal history within 30 days of start, updated annually
  • SSN Trace, County, Nationwide, Sex Offender, OFAC/FACIS searches
  • Education verification
  • Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year (including latex screen)
  • Fit mask test within 1 year
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol, updated annually
  • Immunizations: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (positive titer or vaccines required)
  • Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required for 2025-26 season
  • COVID vaccine not required for this location but documentation collected for tracking
  • Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel depending on facility) within 30 days prior to start
• References: Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Employment History: Verification of previous 5 years required (attestation accepted)
• Other Required Documents:

  • Government-issued photo ID
  • I9 or attestation
  • E-Verify or attestation
  • Security ID application within 72 hours of signing
  • Confidentiality agreement and dress code acknowledgment
  • Facility-specific job description signed prior to start

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score 80% or higher)
• Color blind testing (one-time, no annual renewal)
• Competency exam relevant to profession/specialty (score 80% or higher)
• Age-specific competency exam (score 80% or higher)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (score 80% or higher), not required for RRTs

This position offers a focused pulmonary function testing role with no weekends or on-call duties, suitable for RRTs with at least 2 years of experience and strong PFT skills. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.