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About the Role

Under supervision, the Respiratory Care Practitioner I provides specialized respiratory care for patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. You will deliver therapies (medical gas, humidity, aerosol, hyperinflation, bronchial hygiene), manage invasive and non‑invasive mechanical ventilation, participate in emergency airway and respiratory care, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans.

• New hire sign-on bonus: $10,000 (as stated by client)
• Work setting: hospital inpatient care (clinical duties and on-call/shift requirements as assigned)
• Employment type: Full-time (shift schedules may be modified by the hospital)

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What You’ll Do

• Assess cardiopulmonary patients and recommend appropriate respiratory interventions
• Administer therapies: medical gases, humidity therapy, aerosolized medications, hyperinflation techniques, and bronchial hygiene
• Manage and monitor patients on invasive and non‑invasive mechanical ventilation
• Provide emergency respiratory care and support code responses as needed
• Document interventions, patient response, and equipment settings accurately in the medical record
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals to develop and carry out multidisciplinary plans of care
• Maintain competency with respiratory care equipment, infection control, and safety protocols

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What We’re Looking For

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Care from a COARC‑accredited program required; Bachelor’s in Respiratory Care preferred
• Active Maryland state license required (must maintain active status)
• BLS/CPR certification required; ACLS preferred
• New graduates are encouraged to apply; entry‑level to experienced candidates considered based on demonstrated competency
• Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and clear communication skills
• Authorization to work in the U.S. required; applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range (client-provided): $34.62/hour — $57.19/hour (compensation will be commensurate with experience and equity)
• Estimated annual figure shown on source: $155,767 (estimated)
• Benefits and perks noted by client:
  • Continued education tuition reimbursement
  • Dependent child tuition assistance
  • Affordable, comprehensive benefits package
  • New hire sign-on bonus ($10,000)

Note: Where state or local pay-transparency laws apply, the posted range satisfies those requirements. The hospital reserves the right to modify schedules as operational needs require.

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Additional Notes

• This listing is posted by Careertakes on behalf of a confidential client in the Healthcare & Nursing industry. The hiring organization will make final employment decisions.
• This role is based in Towson, MD (Eudowood / Baltimore County area). Candidates must meet Maryland licensure and any local regulatory requirements.
• The confidential client maintains a drug‑free workplace.

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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.
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