Registered Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem, Days

IHA; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work schedules

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Holy Cross Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team in Silver Spring, MD. The role is part-time PRN with a 12-hour day shift.

You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in collaboration with physicians and the health-care team, across neonatal to geriatric patients. The position emphasizes quality of life with flexible schedules and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist with NBRC registry.
• Maryland state licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• CPR training with recertification every two years.
• ACLS certification.
• NRP certification if working in NICU/SCCU.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care for a defined group of patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure quality of care.
• Provide respiratory care across neonatal to geriatric patients as per unit scope.
• Consider age-specific growth and development in care planning and involve family or guardians as needed.
• Support Holy Cross Hospital and Trinity Health mission.

Skills

Respiratory therapy registration

Biomedical knowledge

English communication

CPR certification

ACLS

NRP (NICU/SNC)

Team collaboration

Patient care planning

Job description

Description

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist

Employment Type: PRN

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

12 Hour Day Shift

Description

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist

Employment Type: PRN

Shift: 12hr day shift

Location: Silver Spring, MD

Position Highlights

• Competitive salary
• Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules
• Advancement: Career growth opportunities

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care to a specified group of patients.
• Collaborates with physicians, medical professionals and other staff to ensure the quality of care given.
• Provides care for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patient (as defined in the unit scope of care).
• Utilizes knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient’s age to ensure that care provided meets the unique, physical and psychosocial needs of the patient. Involves appropriate parties (i.e.; patient’s family or guardian, outside agencies) in the assessment, treatment and continuing care of the patient as needed.
• Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.

What You Will Need

• Registry with the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Current licensure from the state of Maryland as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• At least one (1) year of clinical experience preferred
• Current CPR training with recertification every two years.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) if working in NICU/Special Care Nursery
• Able to demonstrate good ability to communicate using English language in written and verbal fashion, promoting a team approach to patient care
• Visual acuity at all ranges corrected or uncorrected
• Normal hearing range corrected or uncorrected

Pay Range-$33.73-$50.59

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

About Us

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

We were named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2022.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.