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How much do travel pulmonary function tech jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for travel pulmonary function tech in the United States is $64,066.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,500.00 and $78,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a travel pulmonary function tech?

Travel Pulmonary Function Technicians are specialized healthcare professionals who travel to different medical facilities to conduct pulmonary function tests. These tests measure how well a patient’s lungs are working, helping doctors diagnose and monitor respiratory conditions like asthma, COPD, and other lung diseases. Travel Pulmonary Function Techs work on temporary assignments, often filling in at hospitals or clinics that need extra support. They must be skilled in using specialized equipment, interpreting test results, and ensuring patient safety throughout the testing process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a travel pulmonary function tech?

To excel as a Travel Pulmonary Function Tech, you need a solid understanding of respiratory physiology, proficiency in conducting pulmonary function tests, and typically an associate's degree in respiratory therapy or a related field, often with CRT or RRT certification. Familiarity with pulmonary testing equipment, spirometry, plethysmography, and electronic medical record (EMR) systems is essential. Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and the ability to work independently are valuable soft skills, especially given frequent changes in work environments. These competencies are crucial for providing accurate diagnostics, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining seamless operations across diverse clinical settings.

What are some common challenges a travel pulmonary function tech may encounter when adapting to new healthcare facilities?

As a Travel Pulmonary Function Tech, you may often face the challenge of quickly adapting to different hospital protocols, equipment, and electronic medical record systems. Each facility may have unique workflows and expectations, requiring flexibility and strong communication skills to provide consistent, high-quality patient care. Building rapport with new teams and patients in a short time frame is also essential. However, these challenges offer opportunities to broaden your expertise and develop a versatile skill set.

What is the difference between Travel Pulmonary Function Tech vs Respiratory Therapist?

AspectTravel Pulmonary Function TechRespiratory Therapist
CredentialsRegistered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT), certification often requiredAssociate's or Bachelor's in Respiratory Therapy, state licensure, certification (CRT or RRT)
Work EnvironmentSpecialized testing labs, hospitals, clinics, travel assignmentsHospitals, clinics, emergency settings, long-term care
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, diagnostic labs, travel agenciesHealthcare facilities, hospitals, clinics

While both roles involve respiratory health, a Travel Pulmonary Function Tech primarily conducts diagnostic pulmonary tests and often works on temporary assignments. In contrast, a Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive respiratory care, including treatment and patient management. Both require relevant certifications, but their daily responsibilities and work settings differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Travel Pulmonary Function Tech job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 49% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 32% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $64,066 per year, or $30.8 per hour.

Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (FGP) - Manhattan

New York, NY • On-site

NYULMC
Hospitals • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$38.72 - $52.55/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

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NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.
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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (FGP) - Manhattan, Center for Women's Health.
In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for ensuring and coordinating delivery of prescribed pulmonary function testing services through direct performance of laboratory studies.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrates knowledge of accepted standards, policies, procedures, staff responsibilities and instrumentation related to provision of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in the calibration and operation of laboratory equipment and performance of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in patient assessment, clinical aerosol delivery and emergency management procedures related to performance of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in pulmonary function laboratory operations.
  • Provides appropriate instruction/education to laboratory staff, patients, family members, nurses, physicians, affiliated students, and other members of the Medical Center community.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, required.
  • Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC; RRT credential) and New York State Respiratory Therapist license OR Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC; CRT credential) and New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician license OR Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care Certification for Pulmonary Function Technology (CPFT).
  • Computer competency, including basic understanding of, and ability to work with, Microsoft Windows based pulmonary function software programs.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Required Licenses: Cert Pulmon Func Tech (CPFT), Respiratory Therapy Tech-NYS, Resp Thrpst License-NYS, Natl Respiratory Therapy Reg
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in respiratory care, cardiorespiratory sciences or related area as recognized by the New York State Board for Respiratory Therapy.
  • Two years full-time acute care hospital PFT laboratory experience
  • Experience in Pulmonary Function Lab highly desired.
  • Flexibility to work at various locations.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $38.72 - $52.55 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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