Night Respiratory Therapist – Acute Care & Team Impact

Christiana Care Health System; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a licensed respiratory therapist for the Christiana Hospital in Maryland, with rotations to Wilmington Hospital as needed. The role involves assessing patients, planning and delivering respiratory therapies, and documenting care in the medical record, within a collaborative health care team.

The position requires graduation from a CoARC-approved program and current state licensure (RRT/CRT), with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Respiratory Licensure in the state of practice required (Delaware, Maryland, etc.).
• Maintains current BLS certification and CRT/RRT credential.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents a basic clinical assessment of patients on admission and during stay.
• Initiates and follows a plan of care based on assessment and diagnosis.
• Administers respiratory modalities and medications safely.
• Documents care delivery in the medical record.
• Communicates with patients and families in a respectful manner.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Respiratory care

Education

CoARC-approved School of Respiratory Therapy

State licensure (RRT/CRT)

Tools

Respiratory equipment

Job description

ChristianaCare is seeking a licensed respiratory therapist for the Christiana Hospital in Maryland, with rotations to Wilmington Hospital as needed. The role involves assessing patients, planning and delivering respiratory therapies, and documenting care in the medical record, within a collaborative health care team.

The position requires graduation from a CoARC-approved program and current state licensure (RRT/CRT), with BLS certification.