Ascension

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Ascension$75K — $105K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
  • Maryland Respiratory Care Practitioner credential required before hire.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist certification from NBRC required before hire.
  • Advanced Life Support certification preferred.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification preferred.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive evaluations and deliver advanced care to patients with complex respiratory issues.
  • Analyze patient needs to establish appropriate treatment protocols.
  • Implement and oversee the use of respiratory equipment and care modalities.
  • Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and available resources.
  • Administer critical interventions during emergency situations.

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus of $3,000.
  • Full-time night shifts.
  • Supportive work environment in a reputable facility.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Baltimore, MD

Facility: Ascension St. Agnes

Specialty Respiratory Care

Schedule: Nights | Full-time

Sign-on Bonus: $3,000

Salary Range: $36.37 - $50.71 per hour


How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Perform evaluations and provide high-level care for patients with complex respiratory insufficiencies.
  • Analyze patient needs to determine treatment types and frequencies.
  • Implement and monitor respiratory equipment and advanced care modalities.
  • Educate patients and families on conditions, community resources, and long-term support programs.
  • Provide intervention during code situations and life-critical events.



What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Maryland Board of Physicians obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred.
  • Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.


Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'

    degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.



Responsibilities

  • Perform evaluations and provide high-level care for patients with complex respiratory insufficiencies.
  • Analyze patient needs to determine treatment types and frequencies.
  • Implement and monitor respiratory equipment and advanced care modalities.
  • Educate patients and families on conditions, community resources, and long-term support programs.
  • Provide intervention during code situations and life-critical events.


Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Maryland Board of Physicians obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred.
  • Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.


Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'

    degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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