Registered Respiratory Therapist

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job ID: REF40216Y

Area of Interest: Allied Health

Location: Towson,MD US

Hours of Work: 0630-1900

Job Facility: University Of Maryland Saint Joseph Medical Center

Employment Type: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Company Description

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.

Job Description

PRN Days

  • Administer complex respiratory therapy procedures in the evaluation and treatment of individuals with cardiopulmonary functions threatened or impaired by developmental defects, the aging process, physical injury, or disease by administering respiratory care techniques.

Qualifications

  • Associate’s Degree is required. 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy is preferred.
  • Registration by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Therapist is required.
  • Licensure as a Respiratory Care practitioner by the Maryland Board of Physician Quality Assurance is required. 
  • CPR certification is required. 
  • ACLS certification is preferred.
  • Two years’ experience as a Respiratory Therapist is preferred.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

Compensation:

Pay Range: $33.66-$38.63

Other Compensation (if applicable):

Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide