Respiratory Therapist, Night Shift

University of Maryland; Largo (FL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare team as a Respiratory Therapist at the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center. This role offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. You will provide essential respiratory care and support to patients with cardiopulmonary issues.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental coverage

Paid annual leave

Tuition reimbursement

Short/long term disability

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Administer respiratory care based on physician prescriptions.
• Perform diagnostic evaluations and manage patient care.

Responsibilities

• Apply technology and treatment protocols across care sites.
• Monitor medical gases and provide cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Patient Care

Education

Current Maryland license as a Respiratory Therapist

Certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for Respiratory Therapists to join our extraordinary Respiratory Care Team at University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center. This is a great time to join our team as we develop new career pathways. Our affiliation with the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) has created new opportunities for growth and development.

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 drugs
• Great Work-Life Balance: Paid annual leave, dependent care reimbursement, short/long term disability, and employee assistance programs
• 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 based on physician prescriptions. Their responsibilities include diagnostic evaluation (such as obtaining and analyzing physiological specimens, interpreting physiologic data, performing tests and studies of the cardiopulmonary system, and neuropsychological studies), management, education, rehabilitation, and patient care for those with cardio-pulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities. The practice involves applying technology and treatment protocols across care sites, including but not limited to the application and monitoring of 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 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) aims to improve access to primary and ambulatory care services and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. Our new facility will also enable us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health 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
• 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
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide