Respiratory Care Practitioner II (Registered)

Ummsphysician; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider recognized as a Top Workplace in the Baltimore area! As a Respiratory Care Practitioner II, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality respiratory care to patients with diverse needs. This position involves administering treatments, managing patient care, and collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. With a commitment to excellence, this role offers the opportunity to work in an environment that values appreciation and teamwork. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and advancing your career in respiratory therapy, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's Degree and working towards an advanced respiratory credential.
• One year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manages assigned case load and responds to emergent patient needs.
• Administers treatments and collaborates with LIP during patient rounds.
• Documents patient care activity in electronic health records.

Skills

Clinical Competence in Respiratory Care

Communication Skills

Patient Monitoring

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree / Legacy Approved Certificate Program

Tools

Electronic Health Records Systems

Job description

Respiratory Care Practitioner II (Registered)

• Full-time
• Shift: Night
• Location: Baltimore Washington Medical
• Position Type: Non-Exempt

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.

Overview

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. This includes the selection of accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis necessary to evaluate and provide age-appropriate treatment across all patient types, including 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.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manages an assigned case load: Responds to emergent patient needs and functions as part of a larger team to support all patients under the department’s care.
2. Performs respiratory care treatments: Administers treatments to specific patient populations, verifies interventions are supported by protocol or LIP order, observes and monitors physical signs and symptoms, and collaborates with LIP during patient rounds to determine treatment plans.
3. Administers therapeutic and diagnostic gases: Administers aerosolized medication treatments and chest physiotherapy, adjusts ventilation equipment to optimize patient support, and evaluates the effectiveness of interventions.
4. Documents patient care activity: Ensures accurate documentation in various electronic health records systems.
5. Contributes to performance improvement initiatives: Participates in training and education activities to improve workflows, patient experience, and quality.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's Degree / Legacy Approved Certificate Program. Working toward an advanced respiratory related credential.

Experience

• One year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

Licensures/Certifications

• 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.