Respiratory Care Practitioner - FT - 7p-7:30a - Weekends

Frederick Health; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) retirement plan with employer‑匹

Educational assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Frederick Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to perform respiratory care modalities for patients from infancy to geriatric). The role requires clinical judgment with moderate supervision and safe, effective care across the general patient setting.

Responsibilities include airway/ventilator management, blood gas analysis, medication delivery and oxygen therapy, with emphasis on teamwork and patient safety within a compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates Degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited program.
• Credentialed by NBRC as CRT.
• Maryland license as Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).
• Maintains continuing education for license maintenance.
• CPR certification (American Heart Association).
• New graduates accepted.

Responsibilities

• Airway/ventilator management
• Blood gas draw and analysis
• Medication delivery
• Oxygen delivery

Skills

Cardiopulmonary knowledge

Respiratory therapy modalities

Communication & teamwork

Computer proficiency

Meditech familiarity

CPN software familiarity

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Care

NBRC CRT certification

Maryland RCP licensure

Tools

Meditech

CPN software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

Performs a variety of Respiratory Care modalities on patients from infancy through geriatric age categories. The RCP I must be able to apply decision-making and clinical skills with moderate supervision, provide for safe and effective respiratory care in the general patient care setting.

Example of Essential Functions:

• Airway/ventilator management
• Blood gas draw and analysis
• Medication delivery
• Oxygen Delivery

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of cardiopulmonary system, as well as acute and chronic cardiopulmonary disease.
• Knowledge of respiratory therapy modalities and treatments.
• Special Attributes: Innovative, and forward thinking with a willingness to adapt. Organized; with strong ability to set priorities.Communicates with all members of the team to ensure delivery of appropriate care.
• Relates well to people from varied backgrounds and situations; is sensitive to individual differences and diversity.
• Computer proficiency: General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Software.Familiarity with Meditech and CPN software preferred.
• Ability to learn software and computerized systems; electronic healthcare record (EHR) and other advanced technologies to enhance work performance and efficiencies.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required:

• Education: Associates Degree from an accredited school of Respiratory Care or equivalent.
• Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• Licensure: Currently licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in Maryland.

• Maintains continuing education for license maintenance.
• Certifications: Current American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• New graduates accepted.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to Manager of Respiratory Care

Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY

Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs. Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

Pay is based on experience, skills and education. If position is part-time, salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. Non-Exempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid, if applicable.

Hourly range: $33.61 - $48.14