Pulmonary Function Technologist
Baltimore, Maryland
University of Maryland Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Pulmonary Function Technologist

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, 4x10 hour shifts (06:45 AM - 5:15 PM)
Schedule: No weekends or on-call required; holidays as scheduled; floating may be required

Job Description

• Work schedule: 40 hours per week, day shift
• Patient population includes all age ranges from pediatrics to geriatrics
• Patient diagnoses primarily cardio and pulmonary conditions with a variety of diagnoses
• Responsibilities include full pulmonary testing studies, exercise testing, and bronchoscopy support
• Average daily visits: 25
• Number of testing rooms: 6
• Equipment used: Vyntus/Jaeger pulmonary function testing equipment
• Uniform: Navy blue scrubs

Required Qualifications

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

Patient and Unit Details

• Patient age range: All ages (pediatrics through geriatrics)
• Patient diagnoses: Cardio and pulmonary patients with a variety of diagnoses
• Special procedures: Full pulmonary testing, exercise testing, bronchoscopy support

Additional Requirements and Information

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and various federal/state screenings required
• Physical exam and immunizations/vaccinations required (including TB screening, flu vaccine or exemption, and others as applicable)
• Drug screening required (9-panel or 10-panel depending on location)
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start
• Two supervisory references required within 1 year of start
• Employment application and work history verification required
• Facility-specific dress code: Navy blue scrubs; specific rules for pediatric and trauma units; business casual for some departments (no jeans, no open-toe shoes, no sleeveless tops, no shorts)
• Photo for badge required (passport-style with solid white/beige background)
• Various competency exams and certifications may be required as applicable

Summary

This is a travel contract position for a Pulmonary Function Technologist with a 13-week duration in Baltimore, MD. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of respiratory experience, RRT licensure, and BLS certification. The position involves day shifts with no weekends or on-call duties, working with a diverse patient population across all ages. Candidates with strong pulmonary function testing and bronchoscopy experience are encouraged to apply, including first-time travelers. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific requirements is mandatory.