Night Shift Respiratory Care Practitioner I (RRT)

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

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System in Towson, MD is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I (Registered) for a 6:30pm–7am shift to provide age-appropriate respiratory care, including ventilation support, across patient types and locations.

Requires an Associate's Degree or approved certificate, graduation from an accredited respiratory program, Maryland licensure, NBRC RRT credential, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Legacy Approved Certificate Program.
• Graduate of an accredited respiratory program.
• Maryland licensure as a Respiratory Care practitioner.
• Credentialing as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned case load; respond to emergent patient needs within a team.
• Perform varied respiratory care; ensure interventions follow protocol or LIP orders.
• Administer ventilatory support and inhaled medications; adjust settings as needed.
• Document patient care in electronic records and participate in QA initiatives.
• Support training and education activities; adhere to standards and policies.

Skills

Respiratory care

Ventilation support

Patient assessment

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree / certificate

Graduate of accredited respiratory program

Maryland licensure as Respiratory Care practitioner

RRT credential (NBRC)

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System in Towson, MD is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I (Registered) for a 6:30pm–7am shift to provide age-appropriate respiratory care, including ventilation support, across patient types and locations.

Requires an Associate's Degree or approved certificate, graduation from an accredited respiratory program, Maryland licensure, NBRC RRT credential, and BLS certification.