Registered Respiratory Therapist
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- Location: Baltimore, MD
- Facility: Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital
- Department: Respiratory Care
- Schedule: Days l Full-time
- Sign-on bonus: $3,000.00
- Perform evaluations and provide high-level care for patients with complex respiratory insufficiencies.
- Implement and monitor respiratory equipment and advanced care modalities.
- Educate patients and families on conditions, community resources, and long-term support programs.
- Provide intervention during code situations and life-critical events.
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Maryland Board of Physicians obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred.
- Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.