Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

University of Maryland Medical System; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide comprehensive pulmonary care under medical direction. You will assess patients, develop treatment plans, and administer modalities such as oxygen, medications, and ventilation support.

The role requires CoARC-approved respiratory therapy education, Maryland licensure, NBRC credentialing, and BLS/ACLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a CoARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Two years of recent hospital experience.
• Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Certified or Registered Therapist.
• Licensed by the State of Maryland Board for Physician Quality Assurance.
• American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certified.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessment through interviews, chest examination, breath sounds, and chart review.
• Develops appropriate treatment regimens based on assessment and discusses the care plan with the ordering physician.
• Administers respiratory therapy modalities to include oxygen therapy, medications, aerosol therapy, IPPB, nebulization, chest physiotherapy, and ventilation support.
• Educates patients and families about respiratory modalities and medications.
• Maintain and set up respiratory therapy equipment and ventilators; participate in weaning and CPR.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with infection control, fire safety, and corporate policies.

Education

CoARC approved Respiratory Therapy program

Maryland State Licensure - Respiratory Care

NBRC - Certified or Registered Therapist

American Heart Association BLS & ACLS

Job description

University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide comprehensive pulmonary care under medical direction. You will assess patients, develop treatment plans, and administer modalities such as oxygen, medications, and ventilation support.

The role requires CoARC-approved respiratory therapy education, Maryland licensure, NBRC credentialing, and BLS/ACLS certification.