Respiratory Care Practitioner II, PRN

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore, MD seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner II (Registered) to join the bedside team. Under protocol orders, you will administer inhaled therapies and operate ventilation equipment, delivering age‑appropriate care across all patient types.

You will collaborate with physicians during rounds, document care in the EHR, manage a case load, and participate in quality and training activities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or certificate program in respiratory care.
• NBRC RRT credential required; Maryland licensure.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned case load and respond to emergent patient needs as part of a larger team supporting all patients under the department’s care.
• Perform respiratory care treatments for adult, pediatric, or neonatal patients per protocol or LIP order.
• Collaborate with LIP during rounds to determine initiation or modification of treatment regimens.
• Administer inhaled medications and ventilatory support; adjust equipment and alarms as needed.
• Document care in electronic health record systems and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

One year of experience as an RRT

RRT licensure (Maryland)

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

BLS Certification

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent Legacy Approved Certificate Program

Working toward advanced respiratory-related credential

Job description

Job Summary

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

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned case load and respond to emergent patient needs as part of a larger team supporting all patients under the department’s care.
• Perform a variety of respiratory care treatments for adult, pediatric, or neonatal patients, verifying that all interventions are supported by protocol or LIP order. Observe and monitor patient signs, symptoms, behavior, and physical response to respiratory care procedures.
• Collaborate with LIP during patient rounds to determine initiation, modification, or discontinuation of treatment regimens. Adhere to Joint Commission, State, Federal, organizational and departmental regulatory compliance standards.
• Administer therapeutic and diagnostic gases (exclusive of anesthetic agents), aerosolized medication treatments, and chest physiotherapy. Administer invasive and non‑invasive mechanical ventilation, adjusting ventilation equipment to optimize patient support and ensuring correct ventilator alarms and settings.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team when adjusting ventilation parameters and settings, and evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions by reviewing chest X‑rays, utilizing noninvasive monitor values and laboratory results.
• Document accurate patient care activity in various electronic health record systems.
• Contribute to departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality. Participate in student and employee training and education activities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience – Required

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent 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.