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Registered Respiratory Therapist I

Confidential Client•Healthcare
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$154,657
Baltimore, Maryland
3 Days Ago

The Registered Respiratory Therapist I at Confidential Client provides specialized respiratory care under supervision, assessing and treating patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. The role involves administering various respiratory therapies, managing mechanical ventilation, and collaborating with healthcare teams to deliver tailored multidisciplinary care. This position supports professional growth with educational benefits and emphasizes a commitment to inclusive, high-quality patient care.

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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

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


What You’ll Do

Under supervision, provide specialized respiratory care and assessment for patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. You will deliver a range of therapies, support mechanical ventilation, participate in emergency response, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans.

  • Administer medical gas, humidity, aerosol, hyperinflation, and bronchial-hygiene therapies
  • Manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation and ventilator adjustments per protocol
  • Provide emergency respiratory care (code/rapid response) and airway management support
  • Perform patient assessment, monitor cardiopulmonary status, and recommend interventions
  • Document care accurately in the medical record and communicate changes to the care team
  • Participate in education for patients, families, and clinical staff as needed
  • Maintain competency through continuing education and department training

Who You Are

Minimum qualifications and credentials required to perform this role:

  • Associates Degree in Respiratory Care from a COARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program (required)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care from a COARC-accredited program (preferred)
  • Active Maryland state Respiratory Care license (required for this position in Maryland)
  • Current BLS/CPR certification required; ACLS preferred
  • All professional credentials must be maintained in active status
  • Open to new graduates as well as experienced clinicians; demonstrated clinical competency is required for advanced assignments
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay range: $34.62 — $57.19 per hour (compensation commensurate with experience and equity)
  • New Hire Sign‑On Bonus: $10,000 (as advertised)
  • Benefits highlights: continued education tuition reimbursement, dependent child tuition support, and an affordable, comprehensive benefits package
  • Schedule flexibility: the client reserves the right to modify employee schedules as operational needs require

Location & Other Requirements

  • Job location: Baltimore, MD, USA
  • Industry: Healthcare & Nursing
  • This is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates must comply with the client’s pre‑employment screening and credential verification processes.

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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