Respiratory Therapist - Registered - Float Pool

luminishealth; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Luminis Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide modalities within the department’s scope of practice for patients. The role involves administering medical gas therapy, evaluating treatment effectiveness, and collaborating with advanced practitioners to implement care plans.

Responsibilities include chart review, accurate documentation, safe operation and maintenance of equipment, and vigilant monitoring for adverse reactions to therapy, with adherence to hospital policy.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited college.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
• Maryland license eligibility as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Current BLS CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers medical gas therapy per department procedures.
• Evaluates therapy effectiveness and collaborates on care plans.
• Reviews charts and documents care accurately per policy.
• Operates and maintains respiratory equipment safely.
• Monitors patient response to therapy and reports issues.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient assessment

Equipment operation

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Position Objective:

Provides respiratory therapy modalities included in the scope of practice to patients according to the department standards.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Administers medical gas therapy in accordance with all department procedures.
• Evaluates appropriateness and effectiveness of therapies for continuation or discontinuation according to department standards. Prepares and collaborates with advanced practitioners and clinical specialist to implement respiratory care plan.
• Reviews charts per department policy, i.e. orders, lab values, chest x-rays, etc and document care provided accurately and consistently according to department standards.
• Operates and maintains equipment in a safe and sanitary condition, following department guidelines, returning to department upon patient discharge.
• Observes patient during therapies for adverse reactions and acts in accordance with department policy when problems arise. Monitor response to therapy.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Associate's Degree from an accredited college

Required License/Certifications:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist as credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• State of Maryland License of eligibility as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS CPR certification.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands - Medium Lifting

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Pay Range

$55 - $55 USD

Luminis Health Benefits Overview:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off