Registered Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem, Days

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Employment Type: PRN

Shift: 12hr day shift

Location: Silver Spring, MD

Position Highlights:

• Competitive salary
• Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules
• Advancement: Career growth opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care to a specified group of patients.
• Collaborates with physicians, medical professionals and other staff to ensure the quality of care given.
• Provides care for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patient (as defined in the unit scope of care).
• Utilizes knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient's age to ensure that care provided meets the unique, physical and psychosocial needs of the patient. Involves appropriate parties (i.e.; patient's family or guardian, outside agencies) in the assessment, treatment and continuing care of the patient as needed.
• Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.

What you will need:

• Registry with the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Current licensure from the state of Maryland as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• At least one (1) year of clinical experience preferred
• Current CPR training with recertification every two years.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) if working in NICU/Special Care Nursery
• Able to demonstrate good ability to communicate using English language in written and verbal fashion, promoting a team approach to patient care
• Visual acuity at all ranges corrected or uncorrected
• Normal hearing range corrected or uncorrected

Pay Range-$33.73-$50.59

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

We were named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for 2022. Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.