Night-Shift Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RRT)

University of Maryland Medical System; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System in Towson, MD is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II (Registered) for night shift. You will operate under approved protocols and collaborate with licensed providers to evaluate and treat patients across all ages.

Responsibilities include administering gases and ventilator support, documenting care, participating in training, and contributing to quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Legacy Approved Certificate Program; working toward an advanced credential.
• One year of experience as an RRT.
• Licensure as a Respiratory Care practitioner by the Maryland Board of Physician Quality Assurance.
• Credentialing by the NBRC as an RRT is required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

• Manages an assigned case load and responds to emergent patient needs.
• Performs respiratory care treatments for adult, pediatric, or neonatal patients per protocol or LIP order.
• Administers therapeutic and diagnostic gases, aerosolized medications, and chest physiotherapy.
• Administers invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation and adjusts equipment.
• Documents patient care activity in electronic health records.
• Contributes to department and organizational performance improvement and participates in training.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's Degree / Legacy Approved Certificate Program

One year of experience as an RRT

MD Board of Physician Quality Assurance licensure

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialing

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Job description

The University of Maryland Medical System in Towson, MD is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II (Registered) for night shift. You will operate under approved protocols and collaborate with licensed providers to evaluate and treat patients across all ages.

Responsibilities include administering gases and ventilator support, documenting care, participating in training, and contributing to quality improvement.