Respiratory Care Practitioner II Registered

University of Maryland Medical System; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 47,031 - 72,516; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential available

Job summary

A medical institution in Maryland is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care and participate in a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include diagnostic testing and administering treatment for pulmonary conditions. Candidates should have completed an AMA-approved study course, possess current licensure, and have BCLS certification. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $34.14 to $52.64 per hour, with a shift differential available. Join a supportive environment committed to patient care.

Qualifications

• Current NBRC registration as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and current Maryland license required.
• ACLS certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Preferred: NRP certification at UM UCMC and UM HMH.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect care to patients, including diagnostic testing and treatment.
• Perform tasks in both ambulatory care and inpatient acute care settings.
• Participate in daily rounds with patients as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

ACLS certification

BCLS certification

Intubation competency

Acute care experience

Education

AMA-approved course of study in Respiratory Care

Job description

Overview

Full time – 7p – 7:30a with every 3rd weekend. Sign on bonus offered! Every Patient. Every Encounter. Every Day. At University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH), you will join a highly dedicated and supportive team that has provided high quality care to the Harford County community for over 100 years. We proudly serve our patients and our community with unwavering commitment and exceptional care.

Consistently named among the top 100 Best Places to Work in Maryland, our team members have the opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive and stimulating environment. We are seeking new and experienced Respiratory Therapists to join our extraordinary team.

Responsibilities

• Under administrative direction, provides direct and indirect care to patients, including diagnostic testing, treatment with pharmacologic agents, administration of oxygen and other gas mixtures, and various therapeutic respiratory modalities for improvement of disease processes involving the lungs and the cardiovascular system.
• Care is delivered in a scientific, contemporary manner consistent with the disease state, cognitive abilities and age of the patient.
• Perform tasks in both ambulatory care and inpatient acute care settings.
• As part of a multidisciplinary team, participate in daily rounds with patients to ensure care and treatment are delivered in accordance with the patient’s established plan of care.
• Provide safe and efficient care focused on patient- and family-centered care, in accordance with core measures, national patient safety goals, and environment of care standards.
• Accurately perform all prescribed therapeutic procedures and bedside spirometry.
• Perform blood gas testing following proper pre-analytical and analytical processes; document results into the patient medical record in a timely and accurate manner.

Experience and Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA-approved course of study in Respiratory Care.
• Current NBRC registration as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and current Maryland license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Certification in BCLS required.
• ACLS required within 12 months of hire.
• NRP certification preferred at UM UCMC and UM HMH.
• Competency in intubation required at UM HMH and must be acquired within 3 months of hire; intubation is optional at UM UCMC.
• Minimum of one year acute care experience in the past three years is highly preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Range: $34.14 - $52.64
• Other Compensation: Shift differential available

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