Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support patients across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations. The role involves administering respiratory care treatments, explaining procedures to patients and families, and closely monitoring responses to therapies.

Responsibilities include collaborating with physicians on treatment plans, operating ventilators and related equipment, and ensuring proper airway support and patient safety across care

Qualifications

• Certificate from an AMA approved program by the National Board of Respiratory Care in Respiratory Therapy.
• Licensure as a Respiratory Care practitioner by the Maryland Board of Physician Quality Assurance is required.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of respiratory care treatments to a specific patient population (adult, pediatric, or neonatal).
• Explains treatments to patient and/or family before performing.
• Monitors physical signs and symptoms and response to respiratory care procedures.
• Collaborates with physician regarding treatment plans and adjustments as needed.
• Operates and maintains ventilators and related equipment per protocol.
• Delivers oxygen and other therapies and manages airway support as directed by physicians.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

CPR

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Education

NBRC Respiratory Therapist certification

Maryland Respiratory Care licensure

CPR certification

Tools

Ventilators

Nebulizers

Oxygen delivery devices

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support patients across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations. The role involves administering respiratory care treatments, explaining procedures to patients and families, and closely monitoring responses to therapies.

Responsibilities include collaborating with physicians on treatment plans, operating ventilators and related equipment, and ensuring proper airway support and patient safety across care