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Respiratory Care Practitioner II

Ummsphysician

Glen Burnie (MD)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled Respiratory Care Practitioner II to join their dedicated team. This role involves executing respiratory care protocols, managing patient caseloads, and collaborating with licensed independent providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, providing care across various patient populations, including adults, pediatrics, and neonates. Join a team that values excellence, compassion, and continuous improvement in patient care, all while contributing to a top-ranked workplace recognized for its commitment to quality and innovation.

Qualifications

  • One year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
  • Licensure as a Respiratory Care practitioner by the Maryland Board.

Responsibilities

  • Administers respiratory care treatments and monitors patient responses.
  • Collaborates with healthcare teams to optimize patient support.

Skills

Respiratory Care
Patient Monitoring
Team Collaboration
Technical Competence

Education

Associate's Degree
Advanced Respiratory Credential

Tools

Electronic Health Records
Ventilation Equipment

Job description

Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center — named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state’s busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another. The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we’re home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland’s health. Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.

Job Description

Working under general supervision with approved protocols or under the order of a licensed independent provider (LIP), the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (Registered) executes assignments demonstrating clinical competence in Respiratory Care in the selection of accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis necessary to evaluate and provide age-appropriate treatment across all patient types in all locations to include cardiopulmonary dysfunction secondary to developmental defects, the aging process, physical injury or disease requiring the administration of inhaled medications, utilization of specialized ventilation equipment and performing a variety of respiratory care techniques. Adheres to all department and facility policies and procedures.

Manages an assigned case load and responds to emergent patient needs. Functions as part of a larger team to support all patients under the department’s care. Performs a variety of respiratory care treatments to specific patient populations, i.e., adult, pediatric, or neonatal. Verifies all interventions are supported by protocol or LIP order. Observes and monitors physical signs and symptoms, general behavior, general physical response to respiratory care procedures. Collaborates with LIP during patient rounds the therapeutic treatment plans to determine whether initiation, modification, or discontinuation of the treatment regimen is warranted. Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal, organizational and departmental regulatory compliance standards.

Administers therapeutic and diagnostic gases (exclusive of anesthetic agents), aerosolized medication treatments and chest physiotherapy. Administers invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation and adjusts ventilation equipment to optimize patient support. Ensures correct ventilator alarms and settings. Collaborates with the healthcare team when adjusting ventilation parameters and settings, as necessary in accordance with patient’s response. Evaluates the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions by reviewing chest x-rays, utilizing noninvasive monitor values and laboratory results. Monitors patient appearance and vital signs and consults with the LIP or a senior practitioner as necessary.

Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.

Contributes to departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality. Participates in student and employee training and education activities.

Qualifications

Associate's Degree /Legacy Approved Certificate Program. Working toward an advanced respiratory related 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 National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
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