RESP CARE (RRT) at LifeBridge Health
Westminster, MD 21157
About the Job
RESP CARE (RRT)
- Westminster, MD
- CARROLL HOSPITAL
- RESPIRATORY THERAPY
- Full-time - Evening shift - 2:30pm-11:00pm
- Allied Health
- 85945
- $31.94-$51.27 Experience based
- Posted:October 14, 2024
Summary
JOB SUMMARY
The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs routine and specialized respiratory therapy procedures on patients as prescribed by a physician and directed by department protocol. Oversees the activities of the Respiratory Care Technicians and Respiratory Care Student/Trainees when assigned that responsibility by the Director or Cardiopulmonary Services. Ability to provide care to the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Utilizes knowledge of principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient's age and condition to ensure that the unique physical and psychosocial needs of the patient are met. Involves appropriate individuals (i.e. patient's family or guardian, outside agencies) in the continuing care of the patient as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, respiratory disease, and management concepts RCP State license from the Maryland Board of Physicians RRT - AS PER NBRC
The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs routine and specialized respiratory therapy procedures on patients as prescribed by a physician and directed by department protocol. Oversees the activities of the Respiratory Care Technicians and Respiratory Care Student/Trainees when assigned that responsibility by the Director or Cardiopulmonary Services. Ability to provide care to the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Utilizes knowledge of principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient's age and condition to ensure that the unique physical and psychosocial needs of the patient are met. Involves appropriate individuals (i.e. patient's family or guardian, outside agencies) in the continuing care of the patient as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
- Required Associate's Degree
- Preferred High School Diploma Graduate of an accredited school for Respiratory Therapy required
- Preferred Bachelor's Degree
- 1-3 years Previous hospital experience required Preferred
- CPR - AHA Healthcare Provider
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, respiratory disease, and management concepts RCP State license from the Maryland Board of Physicians RRT - AS PER NBRC
Additional Information
As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.Share:
