$10,000 Sign-on Bonus!!!General Summary:Provides patient-centered, evidence-based respiratory care by assessing patients, developing care plans and administering prescribed therapies. Operates and monitors respiratory equipment, including invasive and noninvasive ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP and high-flow nasal cannulas. Collaborates with the healthcare team, participates in emergency care and maintains accurate clinical documentation.
Minimum Qualifications:- Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, Respiratory Care or a related field.
- Graduate of a Registered Respiratory Therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
- Less than two years of experience in age-specific critical care. New graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential must be obtained within one year of hire if not already held.
- Current Maryland Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification must be obtained within one year of hire, where applicable.
Salary Range: Minimum 34.62/hour - Maximum 57.19/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.
The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.
