Travel Respiratory Therapist
Baltimore, MD
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
5x8 hrs

Advance your respiratory therapy career as a Pulmonary Function Technologist (CRT or RRT) with a leading hospital in downtown Baltimore, Maryland (21201). This travel healthcare job offers hands-on experience in a top-rated DTC Pulmonary Diagnostics Unit, serving diverse patient populations from pediatrics to geriatrics. Join Baltimore's renowned medical community and enjoy the vibrant city life near the Inner Harbor, museums, and dining. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference in patient care!

Respiratory Therapy Job Details

• Location: Baltimore, Maryland (21201) – Downtown, close to major attractions
• Facility: Hospital – DTC Pulmonary Diagnostics Unit
• Job Type: Travel contract (Respiratory Therapist jobs)
• Start Date: March 2, 2026 (or ASAP)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 4x10-hour day shifts (06:45 – 17:15)
• Weekly Hours: 40
• Open Positions: 2
• Weekend/On-Call: No weekends or on-call required
• Patient Population: Pediatrics to geriatrics
• Average Daily Visits: 25
• Unit Features: 6 rooms, full pulmonary function testing, exercise testing, bronchoscopy support
• Scrub Color: Navy blue
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1860-$2000

Pulmonary Function Technologist Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in pulmonary function testing or as a respiratory therapist
• Active Maryland or Compact Respiratory Care Practitioner License required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
• BLS certification (AHA only) required
• ACLS, PALS, CPFT, or RPFT certifications preferred
• Experience with Epic electronic medical records preferred
• Ability to float to other hospital units as needed
• Two professional references from recent employers (including one supervisor/manager and one charge RN)
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Local candidates within 50 miles are not eligible

Key Responsibilities – Respiratory Therapy

• Perform comprehensive pulmonary function tests: spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion, and exercise testing
• Assist with bronchoscopy procedures and provide clinical support for cardio-pulmonary diagnoses
• Operate Vyntus/Jaeger pulmonary function testing equipment
• Deliver respiratory care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
• Conduct special procedures: HAST studies, cold air challenge, shunt studies, bronchial provocation, and stress testing
• Collect sputum samples, perform arterial punctures, and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including respiratory services and rapid response
• Document accurately using the Epic charting system
• Float to other hospital units within scope of practice as required

Join our Baltimore healthcare team today as a Pulmonary Function Technologist (CRT/RRT) and take your respiratory therapy career to the next level! Apply now for this top travel healthcare job in Maryland.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.