Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Nights

Trinity Health; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus - for eligible applicants!

Flexible work schedules

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Holy Cross Health in Silver Spring, MD seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a part-time/per diem, night shift position in Respiratory Therapy. The role involves patient assessment, plan, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care across age groups.

The candidate must hold Maryland licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and ACLS; NRP is required for NICU assignments.

Qualifications

• Must be a Maryland-licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner with RRT credential.
• ACLS required; NRP if NICU.
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience preferred.
• CPR training with recertification every two years.
• Strong English communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care for a defined group of patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure quality care.
• Provide care for neonate to geriatric patients as per unit scope of care.
• Involve patient family or guardians and outside agencies as needed in assessment and care.
• Support the Mission of Holy Cross Health and Trinity Health.

Skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Maryland Respiratory Care Practitioner license

ACLS

NRP (NICU)

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

12 Hour Night Shift

Job Title

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Employment Type

Per Diem

Shift

Nights, 7p-7a

Department

Respiratory Therapy

Location

Silver Spring, MD

Position Highlights

• Competitive salary
• Bonus - for eligible applicants!
• Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules
• Advancement: Career growth opportunities

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care to a specified group of patients.
• Collaborates with physicians, medical professionals and other staff to ensure the quality of care given.
• Provides care for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patient (as defined in the unit scope of care).
• Utilizes knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient’s age to ensure that care provided meets the unique, physical and psychosocial needs of the patient. Involves appropriate parties (i.e.; patient’s family or guardian, outside agencies) in the assessment, treatment and continuing care of the patient as needed.
• Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.

What You Will Need

• Registry with the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Current licensure from the state of Maryland as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• At least one (1) year of clinical experience preferred
• Current CPR training with recertification every two years.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) if working in NICU/Special Care Nursery
• Able to demonstrate good ability to communicate using English language in written and verbal fashion, promoting a team approach to patient care
• Visual acuity at all ranges corrected or uncorrected
• Normal hearing range corrected or uncorrected

Pay Range – $33.73 – $50.59

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

About Us

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties - Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

We were named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for 2022.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.