Respiratory Care Practitioner II Registered-(Night Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage

Paid annual leave

Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist in Largo, Maryland. This role involves administering respiratory care and managing patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. The ideal candidate has an Associate’s Degree, one year of experience, and a current Maryland license. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $34.14 to $52.64 and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a registered respiratory therapist (RRT).
• Current Maryland license as a Respiratory Therapist in good standing.
• Certification in Pre-Transport/Post-Resuscitation Stabilization Care of Sick Infants (STABLE) required.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care in accordance with physician prescription.
• Perform diagnostic evaluation and manage patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
• Apply technology and treatment protocols across all care sites.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient management

Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation

Education

Associate’s Degree or legacy approved certificate program

Job description

Job Overview

Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center is a new state‑of‑the‑art regional medical center that will provide enhanced access to primary and ambulatory care services and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a small, cohesive team of experienced professionals
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Great work/life balance with paid annual leave, dependent care reimbursement, short/long‑term disability, and an employee assistance program
• Competitive salary
• Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement to support continuing education and career advancement

Job Description / Responsibilities

Respiratory Therapists administer respiratory care in accordance with physician prescription. Responsibilities include diagnostic evaluation (obtaining and analyzing physiological specimens, interpreting physiologic data, performing cardiopulmonary and neuropsychological studies), management, education, and rehabilitation of patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies, and care of patients with abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. The practice includes the application of technology and use of treatment protocols across all care sites, including but not limited to application and monitoring of medical gases (excluding anesthetic gases), environmental control systems, mechanical ventilatory support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pharmacologic agents related to respiratory care procedures, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, and hemodynamic cardiovascular support.

Qualifications / Work Experience

• Associate’s Degree or legacy approved certificate program; working toward an advanced respiratory related credential
• One year of experience as a registered respiratory therapist (RRT)
• Current Maryland license as a Respiratory Therapist in good standing
• Registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a certified respiratory therapist (CRT) and planned registration as a registered respiratory therapist (RRT) within six months of employment
• Required: Certification in Pre‑Transport/Post‑Resuscitation Stabilization Care of Sick Infants (STABLE) for staff who care for neonates

Benefits

All information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay range: $34.14–$52.64
• Other compensation (if applicable): see job posting for details