About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Summary

Under supervision, the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) applies specialized respiratory care knowledge to evaluate cardiopulmonary function and recommend/perform appropriate interventions. The role includes administering medical gas and aerosol therapies, providing bronchial hygiene and hyperinflation therapies, and managing invasive and non‑invasive mechanical ventilation. The RRT responds to respiratory emergencies, documents care, and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered respiratory support for a confidential client in the Healthcare & Nursing sector.

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What You’ll Do

• Provide respiratory assessment and treatment for patients with cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Administer medical gases, humidification, aerosolized medications, and chest physiotherapy.
• Initiate and manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, including ventilator adjustments per protocol.
• Perform advanced airway management and emergency respiratory interventions as needed.
• Deliver bronchial hygiene, hyperinflation, and other pulmonary therapies.
• Collaborate with nursing, physicians, and allied health professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of treatments and patient responses.
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement and continuing education initiatives.

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Qualifications (Minimum)

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Care from a COARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program required.
• Maryland State Respiratory Care license required (active).
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship (applicants requiring sponsorship will not be considered).
• All professional credentials must be maintained in active status.
• New graduates from accredited programs are encouraged to apply.

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Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care (COARC-accredited) preferred.
• ACLS preferred.
• Documented clinical competency across basic and advanced respiratory care interventions.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $34.62 – $57.19 per hour (compensation will be commensurate with experience and equity).
• Estimated annual salary (for reference): varies by schedule and FTE.
• New hire sign-on bonus: $10,000 (as stated by the confidential client).
• Continued education tuition reimbursement.
• Dependent child tuition assistance.
• Affordable, comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.
• Supportive learning environment with opportunities for professional growth.

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Work Experience & Other

• Open to entry-level through advanced clinicians with demonstrated clinical and operational competency appropriate to the role.
• The confidential client is a drug-free workplace and may modify schedules as operational needs require.

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Location

Glen Burnie, MD (21060) — local candidates or those able to work in Maryland with the required state license.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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