Respiratory Care Practitioner II Registered Night Shift

University of Maryland Medical System•Largo, MD

1d•$34 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

Respiratory Care Practitioners administer respiratory care under physician prescription. The role includes diagnostic evaluation, management, education, rehabilitation, and care for patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities. Diagnostic work may include obtaining and analyzing physiological specimens, interpreting physiological data, performing cardiopulmonary tests and studies, and performing neuropsychological studies. The practice includes applying technology and treatment protocols across care sites, including the application and monitoring of medical gases (excluding anesthetic gases) and environmental control systems, mechanical ventilatory support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pharmacological agents related to respiratory care procedures, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, and hemodynamic cardiovascular support. The Respiratory Care Team at University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center supports a fast-paced, team-driven environment focused on collaboration and clinical excellence. Respiratory therapists may float into Pulmonary Rehab, Pulmonary Functions, and the bronchoscopy suite, and can support recovery of patients’ lungs following cardiac surgery. The department offers professional advancement through the Performance Advancement Model, which supports advancement through certifications, education, and participation in shared governance committees. The position is described as part-time in the posting.

Requirements

Associate's degree or Legacy Approved Certificate Program.
At least one year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); three to five years preferred.
Current Maryland license in good standing as a Respiratory Therapist.
National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) registration and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) registration within six months of employment.
STABLE certification is required for staff who care for neonates.
Valid American Heart Association BLS certification, or ability to obtain or renew it by the start date.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of experience as an RRT.

Responsibilities

Administer respiratory care as prescribed by physicians.
Obtain and analyze physiological specimens and interpret physiological data.
Perform tests and studies of the cardiopulmonary system and perform neuropsychological studies.
Manage, educate, rehabilitate, and provide care for patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities.
Apply and monitor medical gases (excluding anesthetic gases) and environmental control systems.
Provide and monitor mechanical ventilatory support and artificial airway care.
Perform bronchopulmonary hygiene and use pharmacological agents related to respiratory care procedures.
Provide cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and hemodynamic cardiovascular support.
Float into Pulmonary Rehab, Pulmonary Functions, and the bronchoscopy suite as needed.
Support patients’ lung recovery following cardiac surgery.