Respiratory Care Practitioner II, Registered

Respiratory Therapist

Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George's County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George's County residents.

We are looking for friendly, patient centered, team oriented Respiratory Therapists to join our extraordinary Respiratory Care Team at University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center as a number of new career pathways and makes this the perfect time for you to join our team. Our affiliation with the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) has created

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work with a small, cohesive team of experienced professionals
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage.
• Great Work Life Balance: You will accrue paid annual leave; we offer dependent care reimbursement, short/long term disability and an employee assistant program.
• Competitive salary
• Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement.

Why Choose Us:

What Sets Us Apart: You get the community hospital feel, but the excitement and experience of a large trauma center.

Clinical programs, patient populations, technologies, or care models that make our team unique: Respiratory therapists can float into Pulmonary Rehab, Pulmonary Functions, and the bronchoscopy suite. We have a robust cardiac program that allows the Respiratory therapists the opportunity to rapidly recover patients' lungs post-surgery.

How would the team describe our department: "Never a dull moment; we rely heavily on our training when advocating for our patients. Our unique skill set sets us apart from all disciplines"

How we support professional growth: We have the Performance Advancement Model (PAM), which allows Respiratory therapists to advance within the department by completing certifications and education and participating in shared governance committees.

How we support ongoing learning: Hiring leader arranges for our vendors to continuously educate on all equipment. They round on the units to hear what is working well and where there are opportunities.

What you should know about our department: We are small but mighty, which means we try to keep workloads manageable for everyone, but we can sometimes get busy. We are a fast-paced organization.

** This position is sign on bonus eligible for qualified applicants**

General Summary:

Respiratory Therapist are health care professionals who administer respiratory care by prescription of the physician. Their responsibilities include the diagnostic evaluation (not limited to: Obtaining and analyzing physiological specimens, interpreting physiologic data, performing tests and studies of the cardiopulmonary system and performing neuropsychological studies), management, education and rehabilitation and care of the patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. The practice includes the application of technology and the use of treatment protocols across all care sites including but is not limited to application and monitoring of: Medical gases (excluding anesthetic gases) and environmental control systems, Mechanical ventilatory support, Artificial airway care, Bronchopulmonary hygiene, Pharmacological agents related to respiratory care procedures, Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, Hemodynamic cardiovascular support.

Work Experience:

• Associate's Degree /Legacy Approved Certificate Program. Working toward an advanced respiratory related credential.
• One year of experience as an RRT
• Current Maryland license in good standing as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registration as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within six months of employment.
• Required: Certification in Pre-Transport/Post-resuscitation Stabilization Care of Sick Infants Guidelines for Neonatal Healthcare Providers (STABLE) is required of staff who care for neonates.
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association

Benefits:

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $34.14-$52.64