Registered Respiratory Therapist I
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 entry-level to advanced position supports professional growth with education benefits and a supportive, inclusive work environment.
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Role Summary
Confidential Client is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist I to provide respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. Under supervision, you will assess patients, deliver evidence-based respiratory therapies, manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, assist in emergencies, document care, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team. This is a full-time, hospital-based role in Rosedale, MD.
What You’ll Do
- Perform respiratory assessments and recommend interventions based on patient condition.
- Administer respiratory therapies including medical gas, humidity, aerosol treatments, hyperinflation, and bronchial hygiene.
- Manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilators and participate in ventilator weaning protocols.
- Respond to respiratory emergencies and participate in code team activities as needed.
- Provide patient and family education on respiratory care and home therapies.
- Accurately document care, assessments, and interventions in the medical record.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to implement individualized care plans.
- Maintain respiratory equipment, adhere to infection-control practices, and follow department policies.
Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Respiratory Care from a COARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program required; Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care preferred.
- Active Maryland State Respiratory Care license required (must maintain active status).
- BLS/CPR certification required; ACLS preferred.
- All credentials must be current and maintained in active status.
- New graduates with a COARC-accredited degree are encouraged to apply.
Compensation & Benefits
- New hire sign-on bonus: $10,000.
- Salary range: $34.62 – $57.19 per hour (compensation commensurate with experience and equity).
- Continued education tuition reimbursement and dependent child tuition assistance.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Work Experience & Other Requirements
- Accepting candidates from entry-level to advanced—clinical competency and documented experience (or clinical training for new grads) required.
- Authorization to work in the United States is required; applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.
- Confidential Client is a drug-free workplace and reserves the right to modify employee schedules as operational needs require.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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