Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within a supportive environment that caters to both adult and geriatric patients, focusing on Critical Care and Emergency Department settings.

Shift Details

• Night Shift: 19:00 – 07:30
• Schedule: 3×12-Hour shifts
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend is required

Time Off Policies

• Up to 2 pre-approved time-off requests are permitted per contract.
• Requests of 14 days or less will be auto-approved.
• Holidays: Every other winter and summer holiday are required; no time off approved during these periods.
• No time off on hard-to-fill days such as Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, etc.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Respiratory Therapy experience; RRT is preferred.
• CRT candidates with 5 years of experience may also be considered.
• Required experience in Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department settings.
• All candidates must hold current ACLS and BLS certifications.
• Active Maryland Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure is required.

Experience Requirements

• Proficiency in airway management, including extubation, intubation assistance, suctioning, and tracheostomy care.
• Experience caring for patients with ARDS, aspiration, pneumonia, and fresh tracheostomies.
• Knowledge of bronchoscopy support and sputum specimen collection.
• Ventilator management experience, including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, pressure-alarm troubleshooting, and weaning from mechanical ventilation.
• Expertise in chest physiotherapy and arterial blood gas collection and interpretation.

Equipment Experience

• BiPAP and CPAP systems.
• Mechanical ventilators and high-flow oxygen systems.
• Nebulizer and aerosol medication-delivery systems.

Charting System

Experience with Cerner is preferred.

Scrub Color

Charcoal/Dark Grey.

Additional Information

This position does not require floating between units, nor does it involve any on-call responsibilities. First-timers are welcome to apply.