Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Function Testing
Baltimore, Maryland
University of Maryland Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location

• Baltimore, Maryland

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Schedule

• Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (6:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
• No weekends or on-call required

Specialty

• Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT), bronchoscopies, exercise testing

Patient Population

• All age ranges (pediatrics to geriatrics)
• Cardiac and pulmonary patients with a variety of diagnoses

Work Environment

• Average daily patient visits: 25
• Number of testing rooms: 6
• Use of Vyntus/Jaeger pulmonary function testing equipment
• Scrub color: Navy blue

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required; first-time travelers will be considered

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• I-9 attestation and E-Verify compliance
• Background check including 7-year criminal history, SSN trace, nationwide and sex offender searches, education verification, and state-specific exclusions
• Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel plus fentanyl) within 30 days prior to start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination accepted), Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if working with children)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination not required for this location but documentation or declination collected for tracking
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of work history (attestation accepted if necessary)
• Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Uniform: Navy blue scrubs (pink for trauma assignments; pediatric staff may wear child-friendly tops with navy blue pants)
• White short sleeve or navy long sleeve undershirts permitted (pink if wearing pink scrubs)
• Business casual attire (no jeans, open-toe shoes, sleeveless tops, or shorts) for certain departments
• Passport-style photo with solid white or beige background required for badge
• Confidentiality agreement and dress code review required prior to start
• Additional facility-specific forms and attestations may be required before or at orientation

Special Notes

• Candidates may be eligible to test out of Epic training based on prior Epic experience
• Some competency exams and certifications may be required depending on profession and specialty
• Background checks and license verifications are strictly enforced with specific criteria for felonies and license actions

This position offers a focused opportunity for experienced RRTs with pulmonary function testing expertise to work a consistent day schedule in a well-equipped facility serving a broad patient population.