Ascension

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Ascension • $75K — $105K *
Baltimore, MD 21215In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
  • Must have Maryland Board of Physicians Respiratory Care Practitioner credential.
  • NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential required.
  • Advanced Life Support certification preferred.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification preferred.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation certification from AAP preferred.
  • High School diploma with 2 years of experience or an Associate's/Technical degree required.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

  • $3,000 sign-on bonus offered.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Baltimore, MD

Facility: Ascension St. Agne

Department/Specialty: Respiratory Care

Schedule: Days | Full-tune

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
Healthcare
Founded
1999
* Ladders Estimates

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