RRT Respiratory Therapist — Sign-On Bonus & Patient Impact

Carle Health; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care under physician supervision. The role includes interpreting physician orders, administering prescribed respiratory meds, and performing pulmonary function testing.

The position requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and experience with respiratory care equipment. The institution emphasizes patient safety and collaborative care with a commitment to health equity.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner may be required by state.
• Experience with respiratory care protocols and equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Confers with physicians regarding respiratory therapy for patient care.
• Administers prescribed medications related to respiratory therapy.
• Performs pulmonary function testing and uses related equipment.
• Dismantles and reassembles respiratory therapy equipment as needed.
• Operates arterial puncture and arterial line procedures with safety.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Pulmonary function testing

Arterial puncture

Patient assessment

Education

Associate's Degree: Respiratory Therapy

Tools

BiPAP/OptiFlow devices

12-lead EKG

Suctioning equipment

Job description

Carle Health seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care under physician supervision. The role includes interpreting physician orders, administering prescribed respiratory meds, and performing pulmonary function testing.

The position requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and experience with respiratory care equipment. The institution emphasizes patient safety and collaborative care with a commitment to health equity.