Registered Respiratory Therapist
The Registered Respiratory Therapist at Confidential Client provides specialized respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary conditions, administering various therapies and managing mechanical ventilation under supervision. The role involves emergency care and collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver tailored patient care, supporting both entry-level and experienced practitioners in a leading medical institution.
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, the Registered Respiratory Therapist will apply specialized respiratory care knowledge to assess and recommend cardiopulmonary interventions and therapies. Core responsibilities include:
- Provide bedside respiratory assessment and initiate appropriate therapies (medical gas, humidity, aerosol, hyperinflation, bronchial hygiene)
- Manage invasive and non‑invasive mechanical ventilation, including ventilator changes, weaning, and monitoring
- Respond to respiratory and cardiopulmonary emergencies and participate in resuscitation teams as needed
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Document treatments, progress, and clinical findings in the medical record in compliance with facility policy
- Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment and ensure infection‑control practices
- Participate in education for patients, families, and staff; escalate clinical concerns appropriately
What We Offer
- New‑hire sign‑on bonus: $10,000 (one‑time)
- Continued education tuition reimbursement
- Dependent child tuition support
- Affordable, comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement options)
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Qualifications
Required
- Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care from a COARC‑accredited program
- Active Maryland state respiratory therapy license (Maryland licensure required for this role)
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship (candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered)
Preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care (COARC) preferred
- ACLS preferred
- New graduates are encouraged to apply
All credentials must be maintained in active status.
Compensation & Work Details
- Hourly pay range: $34.62 — $57.19 per hour (compensation commensurate with experience and equity)
- The Hospital/facility may modify employee schedules as operational needs require
- Entry‑level to advanced roles will be considered depending on documented clinical competency
Additional Details
- Confidential Client is committed to creating a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive workplace where employees are valued and supported.
- Confidential Client and affiliates are drug‑free workplace employers.
- Applicants who require visa sponsorship are not eligible for this position.
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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