Respiratory Therapist- Nights

Mercy Medical Center, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center, Inc. in Baltimore, MD is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care across all age groups. The role requires trauma‑neonatal acuity skills, ventilator management, and adherence to established protocols.

The shift is 7:00 pm – 7:00 am, 72 hours biweekly; the hospital emphasizes a supportive environment and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of Respiratory Therapy from an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care.
• One year experience preferred; new graduates are acceptable.
• ICU & NICU experience preferred.
• Maryland Board of Physicians Respiratory Care License.
• BLS certification preferred by employer.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment, treatment, and diagnostic respiratory services for neonatal to geriatric patients per care plans.
• Ventilator management and administration of related therapies per departmental protocols.
• Initiate and maintain respiratory equipment, respond promptly and follow hospital guidelines.

Skills

CRT credential

Maryland license

BLS certified

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Summary

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring a Respiratory Therapist!

Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023–2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi‑time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025.

As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive.

Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides clinical assessment, treatment, and diagnostic respiratory services for all neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients for whom care has been prescribed. Responsibilities include but are not limited to knowledge of pulmonary disease processes and the therapies associated with their treatments. Implementation of pharmacological therapy by established protocols, ventilator management, administration of all other related treatments and procedures provided by the respiratory care department according to departmental policies and procedures. Initiate and maintain all respiratory equipment, respond in a timely manner, make appropriate decisions in both clinical and professional situations and appropriately apply departmental and hospital guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Shift: 7:00 pm - 7:00 am; 72 hours biweekly

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Graduate of Respiratory Therapy from an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care
• One year experience preferred, new graduates are acceptable
• ICU & NICU experience preferred
• CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist)credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Maryland Board of Physicians Respiratory Care License
• BLS- Health Care Provider preferred, Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care

Min

USD $34.43/Hr.

Max

USD $61.97/Hr.

Salary Information

Compensation decisions are made in alignment with internal equity, role scope, and market data to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. Most new hires are typically placed within the lower to mid-portion of the range; offers above that level are reserved for candidates with advanced or highly specialized qualifications.

Benefits

Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category

• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and "catch up" provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• Voluntary Benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values

EEO Statement

Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.