Respiratory Care Therapist - CRT or RRT - Grace Medical Center - Per Diem
LifeBridge Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
Summary
Under medical direction, provides respiratory care including treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation, and support for patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities.
Responsibilities
Perform all duties of a Respiratory Therapist with a strong focus on patient safety and exceptional customer service.
Conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing patient assessments, including:
Past medical history
Smoking history
Activity level
Home oxygen use
Current respiratory medications
Evaluate the overall clinical picture and provide solutions within scope of practice.
Ensure all respiratory procedures are supported by appropriate physician orders.
Communicate recommended changes to providers and ensure updated orders are obtained.
Develop, implement, and document individualized plans of care for patients and families.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to create or modify patient care plans to ensure high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.
Qualifications
Experience:
Required: 1-3 years of respiratory therapy experience
Education:
Required: Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care
Licensure & Certifications:
Required:
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Preferred:
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Additional Requirements:
ACLS certification required within one year of hire
PALS certification required within one year of hire
What We Offer
Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life‑saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.
Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and development of foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.
Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit‑based practice councils and advanced clinical education support, improving workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.
Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on the job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.
LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.
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Under medical direction, provides respiratory care including treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation, and support for patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities.
Responsibilities
Perform all duties of a Respiratory Therapist with a strong focus on patient safety and exceptional customer service.
Conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing patient assessments, including:
Past medical history
Smoking history
Activity level
Home oxygen use
Current respiratory medications
Evaluate the overall clinical picture and provide solutions within scope of practice.
Ensure all respiratory procedures are supported by appropriate physician orders.
Communicate recommended changes to providers and ensure updated orders are obtained.
Develop, implement, and document individualized plans of care for patients and families.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to create or modify patient care plans to ensure high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.
Qualifications
Experience:
Required: 1-3 years of respiratory therapy experience
Education:
Required: Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care
Licensure & Certifications:
Required:
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Preferred:
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Additional Requirements:
ACLS certification required within one year of hire
PALS certification required within one year of hire
What We Offer
Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life‑saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.
Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and development of foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.
Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit‑based practice councils and advanced clinical education support, improving workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.
Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on the job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.
LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.
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