Respiratory Care Prac-RRT

Respiratory Therapist

Sign On Bonus $10,000

Provides direct patient pulmonary care in the chronic hospital and to other patients of the Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital in accordance with JCAHO, State, Hospital and Departmental Standards.

Administers all respiratory care procedures and tests as prescribed in accordance with established policy and procedure.

Maintains and monitors documentation of Respiratory Care interventions such as Care Plans, Medication Kardex, and Patient Daily Data Record.

Troubleshoots basic equipment problems.

Tags and logs all broken equipment indicating the nature of the problem.

Demonstrates understanding, compassion, and skill competence while meeting the psychosocial and psychophysical needs of patients and residents.

Documents, maintains and files all medical notes, flow-sheets and related documentation appropriately ensuring patient confidentiality is maintained (include updating kardexs and charge reports)

Experience: Required: 1-3 years Education: Required: Associate's Degree Education Note: AA or BS degree in Respiratory Care Licensures & Certifications: Required: Certified Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Care Practitioner License - Current Maryland license or eligibility to obtain Maryland license Registered Respiratory Therapist Basic Life Support Preferred: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Pediatric Advanced Life Support Credential Note: ACLS required within one year of hire; PALS required within one year of hire

Pay Range: $31.94 to $54.87 Based On Experience

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire, plus wellness programs and mental health support 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, pension, and life and disability insurance Tuition reimbursement toward advanced degrees and specialty certifications Generous paid time off, fitness discounts, and free on-site parking

About Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital is a 330-bed specialized care center in Baltimore dedicated to serving individuals with complex medical needs. As part of LifeBridge Health - one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare systems - Levindale delivers expert long-term, rehabilitative, and geriatric care with a mission to improve the health of the communities we serve, and to take care of the people who take care of patients.

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