Critical Care Respiratory Therapist - Ventilator Unit

Theuniversityunion; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Theuniversityunion is seeking a Respiratory Therapist at our Towson, MD facility to provide respiratory care, including care for ventilator-dependent residents, under physician and interdisciplinary team supervision.

Responsibilities include administering therapies, monitoring patients, adjusting ventilator settings, assisting with weaning, educating patients and families, and ensuring documentation and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapy license.
• RRT or CRT credential.
• BLS required.
• ACLS preferred.
• Experience with ventilator patients preferred.
• Strong clinical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Administer prescribed respiratory therapies including oxygen therapy, bronchodilators, and chest physiotherapy.
• Perform routine and emergency tracheostomy care.
• Monitor and adjust ventilator settings.
• Participate in ventilator weaning protocols.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and perform CPR as needed.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Document patient care and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Maintain respiratory equipment and monitor supplies.
• Communicate with healthcare teams and leadership.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Ventilator management

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Education

Respiratory Therapy license

RRT or CRT credential

Job description

Theuniversityunion is seeking a Respiratory Therapist at our Towson, MD facility to provide respiratory care, including care for ventilator-dependent residents, under physician and interdisciplinary team supervision.

Responsibilities include administering therapies, monitoring patients, adjusting ventilator settings, assisting with weaning, educating patients and families, and ensuring documentation and regulatory compliance.