Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer complex respiratory therapy procedures for pediatric, adult, and neonatal patients, under supervision. You will evaluate and treat cardiopulmonary conditions, collaborate with physicians, and adjust ventilation and CPAP as needed.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree (Bachelor's preferred), NBRC-RT registration, Maryland license, CPR, and ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• NBRC Respiratory Therapist registration required.
• Maryland licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
• CPR certification required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Explains treatments to patients/families and monitors responses.
• Collaborates with physicians on treatment plans and adjustments.
• Administers ventilatory support including CPAP and mechanical ventilation.
• Documents care and maintains equipment and safety in department.

Skills

Clinical supervision

CPR certification

Team collaboration

Communication skills

CPR/ACLS knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

NBRC RT registration

Maryland licensure for Respiratory Care

CPR certification

ACLS certification (preferred)

Tools

Ventilators

Nebulizers

Oxygen delivery devices

Pulse oximeters

MDI inhalers

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer complex respiratory therapy procedures for pediatric, adult, and neonatal patients, under supervision. You will evaluate and treat cardiopulmonary conditions, collaborate with physicians, and adjust ventilation and CPAP as needed.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree (Bachelor's preferred), NBRC-RT registration, Maryland license, CPR, and ACLS preferred.