Respiratory Therapist Per Diem

University of Maryland; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner II to deliver age-appropriate treatment across diverse patient populations in Maryland. The role involves managing patient care, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and RRT certification to apply.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as an RRT.
• Licensure as a Respiratory Care practitioner by the Maryland Board.
• Credentialing as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

Responsibilities

• Manages assigned case load and responds to patient needs.
• Performs various respiratory care treatments.
• Administers therapeutic and diagnostic gases.

Skills

Clinical competence in Respiratory Care

Collaboration with healthcare team

Monitoring vital signs

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description

Working under general supervision with approved protocols or under the order of a licensed independent provider (LIP), the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (Registered) executes assignments demonstrating a clinical competence in Respiratory Care in the selection of accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis necessary to evaluate and provide age appropriate treatment across all patient types in all locations to include cardiopulmonary dysfunction secondary to developmental defects, the aging process, physical injury or disease requiring the administration of inhaled medications, utilization of specialized ventilation equipment and performing a variety of respiratory care techniques. Adheres to all department and facility policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibility 1: Manages an assigned case load and responds to emergent patient needs. Functions as part of a larger team to support all patients under the department’s care.

Key Responsibility 2: Performs a variety of respiratory care treatments to specific patient populations, i.e., adult, pediatric, or neonatal. Verifies all interventions are supported by protocol or LIP order. Observes and monitors physical signs and symptoms, general behavior, general physical response to respiratory care procedures. Collaborates with LIP during patient rounds the therapeutic treatment plans to determine whether initiation, modification, or discontinuation of the treatment regimen is warranted. Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal, organizational and departmental regulatory compliance standards.

Key Responsibility 3: Administers therapeutic and diagnostic gases (exclusive of anesthetic agents), aerosolized medication treatments and chest physiotherapy. Administers invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation and adjusts ventilation equipment to optimize patient support. Ensures correct ventilator alarms and settings. Collaborates with the healthcare team when adjusting ventilation parameters and settings, as necessary in accordance with patient’s response. Evaluates the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions by reviewing chest x-rays, utilizing noninvasive monitor values and laboratory results. Monitors patient appearance and vital signs and consults with the LIP or a senior practitioner as necessary.

Key Responsibility 4: Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.

Key Responsibility5: Contributes to departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality. Participates in student and employee training and education activities.

Company Description

At Shore Regional Health, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Our comprehensive system has many locations and practice options to choose from throughout the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Experience

• One year of experience as an RRT

Licensures/Certifications

• Licensure as a Respiratory Care practitioner by the Maryland Board of Physician Quality Assurance
• Credentialing by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Additional Information

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

Compensation

• Pay Range:$35.08-$52.64
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide