Respiratory Therapist, Night Shift

University of Maryland Medical System; Largo (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join their team at the Capital Region Medical Center. This role involves administering respiratory care, diagnostic evaluations, and patient management. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salary, and opportunities for educational advancement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental coverage

Paid annual leave and dependent care reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist in Maryland.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within six months.
• STABLE certification required for staff caring for neonates.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care by physician's prescription.
• Perform diagnostic evaluations and manage patient care.
• Utilize technology and treatment protocols across care sites.

Skills

Respiratory care

Diagnostic evaluation

Patient care

Education

Current Maryland license as a Respiratory Therapist

Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Certification in Pre-Transport/Post-resuscitation Stabilization Care of Sick Infants (STABLE)

Job description

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Company Description
Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George’s County residents.

Job Description
We are looking for Respiratory Therapists to join our extraordinary Respiratory Care Team at University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center as a number of new career pathways, making this the perfect time for you to join our team. Our affiliation with the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) has created new opportunities.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to work with a small, cohesive team of experienced professionals
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental coverage, including prescription drug coverage
• Great Work-Life Balance: Paid annual leave, dependent care reimbursement, short/long term disability, and an employee assistance program
• Competitive salary
• Educational Assistance: Tuition reimbursement to support your continuing education and career advancement

General Summary: Respiratory Therapists are healthcare professionals who administer respiratory care by prescription of the physician. Responsibilities include diagnostic evaluation (e.g., obtaining and analyzing physiological specimens, interpreting physiologic data, performing tests and studies of the cardiopulmonary system, neuropsychological studies), management, education, rehabilitation, and patient care for deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. The practice includes application of technology and treatment protocols across care sites, including but not limited to: medical gases (excluding anesthetic gases), environmental control systems, mechanical ventilatory support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pharmacological agents related to respiratory procedures, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, and hemodynamic support.

Qualifications:

• Current Maryland license in good standing as a Respiratory Therapist
• Registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registration as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within six months of employment
• Certification in Pre-Transport/Post-resuscitation Stabilization Care of Sick Infants (STABLE) is required for staff caring for neonates

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

Compensation:

• Pay Range: $37.46 - $56.21
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide for other compensation details

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care