Respiratory Therapist, Night Shift

Asct; Largo (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated Respiratory Care Team at a leading medical center in Largo, Maryland. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a key role in patient care with opportunities for career advancement. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid annual leave

Tuition reimbursement

Dependent care reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Current Maryland license in good standing.
• Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care as required.
• Certification in Pre-Transport/Post-resuscitation Stabilization Care is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care by prescription of the physician.
• Perform diagnostic evaluations, management, and rehabilitation of patients.
• Application of treatment protocols and monitoring of respiratory technologies.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient care

Diagnostic evaluation

Education

Maryland license as a Respiratory Therapist

National Board for Respiratory Care certification

Certification in STABLE Care

Job description

Job Description

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

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: You will accrue paid annual leave; we offer dependent care reimbursement, short/long term disability and an employee assistant program.
• Competitive salary
• Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement.

General Summary :
Respiratory Therapist are health care professionals who administer respiratory care by presciption of the physician. Their responsibilities include the diagnostic evaluation (not limited to: Obtaining and analyzing physiological specimens, interpreting physiologic data, performing tests and studies of the cardiopulmonary system and performing neuropsychological studies), management, education and rehabilitation and care of the patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardio pulmonary system. The practice includes the application of technology and the use of treatment protocols across all care sites including but is not limited to application and monitoring of: Medical gases (excluding anesthetic gases) and environmental control systems, Mechanical ventilatory support, Artificial airway care, Bronchopulmonary hygiene, Pharmacological agents related to respiratory care procedures, Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, Hemodynamic cardiovascular support.

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.

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.
• Required: Certification in Pre-Transport/Post-resuscitation Stabilization Care of Sick Infants Guidelines for Neonatal Healthcare Providers (STABLE) is required of staff who care for neonates.

Additional Information

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

Compensation:

• Pay Range: $37.46-$56.21
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide