Respiratory Therapist - Nightshift - Full-time

Theuniversityunion; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Theuniversityunion in Towson, MD is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care for residents with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions, including ventilator-dependent patients. You will administer prescribed therapies, monitor patient status, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, tracheostomy care, CPR as needed, patient education, and maintaining thorough documentation in compliance with

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapy license and active registration.
• RRT or CRT credential required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Experience with ventilator patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Administer prescribed respiratory therapies including oxygen therapy and bronchodilators.
• Perform routine and emergency tracheostomy care.
• Monitor and adjust ventilator settings; participate in weaning protocols.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and perform CPR as needed.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Document patient care and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Maintain respiratory equipment and supplies.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Communication skills

Ventilator patient care

Education

Respiratory Therapist license

RRT or CRT credential

Job description

• Location 7700 York Road,Towson, MD, 21204,United States
• Base Pay $40.00 - $40.00 / Hour
• Job Category Ventilator Unit Services
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing respiratory care services to residents with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions, including those requiring mechanical ventilation.

This role includes administering treatments, managing ventilator-dependent patients, monitoring patient conditions, and responding to respiratory emergencies.

The Respiratory Therapist collaborates with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver safe, high-quality care in compliance with regulatory and facility standards.

Essential Job Functions

Clinical Respiratory Care:

• Evaluate and manage patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions
• Administer prescribed respiratory therapies including oxygen therapy, bronchodilators, and chest physiotherapy
• Perform routine and emergency tracheostomy care
• Monitor and adjust ventilator settings
• Participate in ventilator weaning protocols
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and perform CPR as needed

Patient Care & Coordination:

• Educate patients and families on respiratory care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

Documentation & Compliance:

• Document patient care and maintain compliance with regulations

Equipment & Inventory Management:

• Maintain respiratory equipment and monitor supplies
• Communicate by healthcare teams and leadership
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Licensure:

• Current Respiratory Therapy license
• RRT or CRT credential

Certifications:

• BLS required
• ACLS preferred

Experience & Skills:

• Experience with ventilator patients preferred
• Strong clinical and communication skills

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Work in clinical healthcare environments

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.