Respiratory Therapist - Variable - Per-Diem

Theuniversityunion; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Theuniversityunion is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care to residents, including those on mechanical ventilation. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the care team to ensure safe, high-quality care in a regulated facility environment.

Responsibilities include administering therapies, managing ventilator-dependent patients, monitoring conditions, and responding to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapy license is required.
• RRT or CRT credential required or preferred.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to residents with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Administer prescribed respiratory therapies (oxygen, bronchodilators, chest physiotherapy).
• Manage ventilator-dependent patients; monitor and adjust ventilator settings.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and perform CPR as needed.

Skills

Ventilator management

CPR procedures

Patient education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical documentation

Education

Current Respiratory Therapy license

RRT or CRT credential

Job description

• Base Pay $40.00 - $42.00 / 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 with 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.