Respiratory Care Practitioner II (Registered)

Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center — named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021!  As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state’s busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another.  The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we’re home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland’s health.  Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.

We are seeking a skilled Respiratory Care Practitioner II (Registered) to join our healthcare team in Baltimore. In this role, you will provide comprehensive respiratory care services, working under approved protocols to deliver high-quality patient care across all age groups and conditions.

• Manage assigned patient caseload while responding promptly to emergency situations
• Perform specialized respiratory care treatments for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients according to established protocols
• Administer and monitor therapeutic gases, aerosolized medications, and chest physiotherapy treatments
• Configure and manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation equipment, including optimization of settings and parameters
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness through analysis of diagnostic results, vital signs, and patient response
• Collaborate with healthcare team members during patient rounds to adjust treatment plans
• Document patient care activities accurately in electronic health record systems
• Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives and educational programs
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, State, Federal, and organizational standards
• Monitor and maintain respiratory equipment according to safety protocols

• Associate's Degree or Legacy Approved Certificate Program in Respiratory Care
• Current licensure as a Respiratory Care practitioner from the Maryland Board of Physician Quality Assurance
• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Minimum one year of experience as an RRT
• Demonstrated proficiency in mechanical ventilation management
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Experience with electronic health record systems
• Excellent patient care documentation abilities
• Proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced healthcare environments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and advanced respiratory credentials
• Emergency response capabilities and ability to remain calm under pressure

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

Compensation:

Pay Range: $33.52-$56.82

Other Compensation (if applicable):

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