Neonatal Respiratory Therapy Specialist

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 39,950 - 67,502; Full time

Job summary

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) in Baltimore, MD is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist for NICU duties. The role focuses on assessing patient status, delivering prescribed respiratory therapies, and managing airway and ventilator support for critically ill neonates.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited respiratory therapy program, possesses Maryland licensure, CPR and NRP certifications, and has at least two years of NICU experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved and accredited respiratory program.
• Minimum 2 years of NICU respiratory care experience under general medical direction in a level III NICU.
• Maryland license as a respiratory care practitioner; CPR; NRP certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess oxygenation and administer prescribed therapies in the NICU.
• Manage airway and ventilator care, including weaning protocols.
• Administer inhaled medications and coordinate medication reconciliation.
• Educate patients and families; document responses and changes in care plans.

Skills

NICU respiratory care

Communication

Computer literacy

Customer service

Regulatory compliance

Teamwork

Education

Accredited respiratory therapy program

Job description

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) in Baltimore, MD is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist for NICU duties. The role focuses on assessing patient status, delivering prescribed respiratory therapies, and managing airway and ventilator support for critically ill neonates.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited respiratory therapy program, possesses Maryland licensure, CPR and NRP certifications, and has at least two years of NICU experience.