Respiratory Care Practitioner II Registered

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II (Registered) to join our hospital team. The role requires clinical competence in respiratory care across all patient types, including neonatal and pediatric populations, with a focus on inhaled therapies and ventilation management.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's Degree or approved certificate, an RRT credential, Maryland licensure, and BCLS certification, with at least one year of RRT

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or approved certificate program in respiratory care.
• One year of experience as an RRT.
• Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Maryland Board of Physician Quality Assurance.
• NBRC credential as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (BCLS).

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload and respond to emergent patient needs as part of the department team.
• Perform respiratory care treatments for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients per protocol or LIP order.
• Administer gases, aerosolized medications, chest physiotherapy, and invasive/non-invasive ventilation with correct ventilator settings.
• Document patient care activities in electronic health records.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and staff education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RRT experience

Education

Associate's Degree / Legacy Approved Certificate Program

MD Licensure in Respiratory Care

NBRC RRT Credential

BCLS Certification

Job description

Schedule Details

Day Shift 6:30am - 7pm

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 a 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.

Primary Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.

• 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.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience - Required

• 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.