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respiratory therapist
2 weeks ago
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital Baltimore, United States· RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - RRT - PER DIEM JOB SUMMARY · • The Respiratory Therapist (RT) supports the MWPH mission, vision and values, and is a practitioner licensed and competent to provide high quality Respiratory Care Services to the patient population served. ESSENTIAL FUNCTI ...
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Respiratory Therapist
2 weeks ago
MEDSTAR HEALTH Baltimore, United States Part timeGeneral Summary of Position · Job Summary: · MedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team We are looking for a certified respiratory therapist who will provide our patients with extraordinary patient care by demonstrating strong knowledge in the ...
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Respiratory Therapist
3 weeks ago
Health Advocates Network Baltimore, United StatesHealth Advocates Network is ** ** hiring a **Registered Respiratory Therapist (1 Year Exp Req)** This is a full-time contract position at a nationally recognized hospital located in **Baltimore, MD.** · + Travel pay packages up to **$2,300.00 weekly** · + Local pay rate **$57.00 ...
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Respiratory Therapist
1 week ago
MedStar Health Baltimore, United StatesGeneral Summary of Position · MedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team We are looking for a certified respiratory therapist who will provide our patients with extraordinary patient care by demonstrating strong knowledge in the field. Respirat ...
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Respiratory Therapist
1 week ago
MEDSTAR HEALTH Baltimore, United StatesGeneral Summary of Position · MedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Care Practitioner to · join our team · We are looking for a certified respiratory therapist who w · ill · pro · vi · de our patients with extraordinary patient care by · demonstrating · strong knowledge in ...
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Respiratory Therapist
1 week ago
FutureCare Health Baltimore, United StatesOverview · At FutureCare our Respiratory Therapists are valued for their dedication of ensuring our residents have a personalized treatment plan to better breathing They play a critical role as part of our nursing team and perform respiratory care related procedures and responsib ...
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Respiratory Therapist
1 week ago
FutureCare Health Baltimore, United StatesOverview · At FutureCare our Respiratory Therapists are valued for their dedication of ensuring our residents have a personalized treatment plan to better breathing They play a critical role as part of our nursing team and perform respiratory care related procedures and responsib ...
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Respiratory Therapist
2 weeks ago
MDBAL St Agnes Healthcare-32022 Baltimore, United StatesDaisy Medical is looking to add a talented/dependable Respiratory Therapist to our team You will be · joining a talented group of healthcare professionals · Job Info:Respiratory Therapist · Registered Respiratory Therapist · 3x12Hr Nights, 19:00:00-07:00:00, · Baltimore , Ma ...
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Respiratory Therapist
3 weeks ago
University of Maryland Medical System Baltimore, United StatesJob Description · Company Description · Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover ...
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Respiratory Therapist
1 week ago
Medstar Baltimore, United StatesGeneral Summary of Position · Job Summary: · MedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team We are looking for a certified respiratory therapist who will provide our patients with extraordinary patient care by demonstrating strong knowledge in th ...
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Respiratory Therapist
1 week ago
FutureCare Health Baltimore, United StatesOverview · At FutureCare our Respiratory Therapists are valued for their dedication of ensuring our residents have a personalized treatment plan to better breathing They play a critical role as part of our nursing team and perform respiratory care related procedures and responsib ...
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Respiratory Therapist
20 hours ago
Johns Hopkins Medicine Baltimore, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionYou were meant for Johns Hopkins. · The Johns Hopkins Hospital has been at the forefront of discovery, innovation, and medical advances for over 125 years. Our reputation for excellence has earned us a spot-on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospi ...
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Respiratory Therapist
2 days ago
FutureCare Baltimore, Maryland, United States PermanentOverview: · At FutureCare our Respiratory Therapists are valued for their dedication of ensuring our residents have a personalized treatment plan to better breathing They play a critical role as part of our nursing team and perform respiratory care related procedures and responsi ...
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Respiratory Therapist
1 week ago
Medstar Baltimore, United StatesGeneral Summary of Position · MedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team We are looking for a certified respiratory therapist who w ill pro vi de our patients with extraordinary patient care by demonstrating strong knowledge in the field. Resp ...
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Respiratory Therapist
1 week ago
Johns Hopkins Health System Baltimore, United StatesYou were meant for Johns Hopkins. · The Johns Hopkins Hospital has been at the forefront of discovery, innovation, and medical advances for over 125 years. Our reputation for excellence has earned us a spot-on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals list for over two decades. W ...
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respiratory therapist
3 weeks ago
MEDSTAR HEALTH Careers Baltimore, MD, United States Full timeMedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team · We are looking for a certified respiratory therapist who w ill pro vi de our patients with extraordinary patient care by demonstrating strong knowledge in the field. Respiratory care is ordered by p ...
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Respiratory Therapist
3 weeks ago
MedStar Health Baltimore, United StatesGeneral Summary of Position · Job Summary: · MedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team We are looking for a certified respiratory therapist who will provide our patients with extraordinary patient care by demonstrating strong knowledge in the ...
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Respiratory Therapist
3 weeks ago
Medstar Baltimore, United StatesGeneral Summary of Position · Job Summary: · MedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team We are looking for a certified respiratory therapist who w ill pro vi de our patients with extraordinary patient care by demonstrating strong knowledge in ...
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Respiratory Therapist
3 weeks ago
Johns Hopkins Medicine Baltimore, United States Full timeYou were meant for Johns Hopkins. · The Johns Hopkins Hospital has been at the forefront of discovery, innovation, and medical advances for over 125 years. Our reputation for excellence has earned us a spot-on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals list for over two decades. W ...
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Respiratory Therapist
3 weeks ago
Aureus Medical Group - Cardiopulmonary Baltimore, MD, United States TemporaryAureus Medical Group - Cardiopulmonary is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Baltimore, Maryland. · Specialty: Respiratory Therapist · ~ Discipline: Allied Health Professional · ~ Start Date: ASAP · ~ Shift: 12 hours · ~ Employment Type: Travel · Est ...
respiratory therapist - Baltimore, MD, United States - University of Maryland Medical System
Description
Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care.
Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing.
Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won't find a more vibrant place to work
Under general supervision, 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.
~ Observes and monitors physical signs and symptoms, general behavior, general physical response to respiratory care procedures. Terminates patient treatment upon notice of patient discomfort, troubled medical status, or inability to accept treatment.
~ Administers therapeutic and diagnostic gases (exclusive of general anesthesia), analgesic agents by subcutaneous injection, bronchodilator treatments, chest physiotherapy, aerosolized medication treatments in accordance with departmental procedures, as directed by a physician. Performs age specific respiratory techniques when working the adult/pediatric/neonatal population.
~ In Critical Care areas, administers mechanical ventilation and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) to critical care patients, adjusts ventilation and CPAP under the direct supervision of a physician or an ICU qualified Respiratory Care practitioner, (if not ICU rated).
~Evaluates the effectiveness of mechanical ventilation and other therapeutic interventions in the critically ill patient by interpreting chest x-rays, and blood gas results. Ensures the effective operation, calibration and maintenance of ventilators (life support systems), pulse oximeters, nebulizers, Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI), oxygen and humidity equipment as directed by the physician in accordance with departmental procedures and standard operating procedures.
~Applies cleaning/sterile techniques or ensures decontamination of equipment essential for optimal operation of the respiratory therapy equipment. Follows protocols and guidelines regarding the disinfecting of equipment.
~ Initiates and performs maintenance rounds on all types of oxygen and humidity equipment used through the hospital.
~ Ensures that all equipment in need of service is labeled appropriately and sent to biomedical engineering for repair, in accordance with departmental procedures.
~ Documents and reports information on activities related to patient care in accordance with departmental procedures.
Collects data, such as, Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) readings, Electrocardiogram (ECG), Hemodynamics, laboratory values and patient history to fully understand reason for adjusting patient's life support equipment.
~Evaluates and interprets arterial blood gas results, basic x-rays, and lab results, and relates them to attending physician.~Documents quality improvement information such as, inappropriate ventilator changes, incident sheets, and equipment failures. Reports to the appropriate manager or Risk Management.
~ Notifies physician of any problems requiring immediate attention, such as, abnormal blood results.
Provides clinical supervision, guidance, training and direction to respiratory care interns and students in accordance with departmental procedures
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. Two years' experience as a Respiratory Therapist is preferred.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, biology, microbiology, technical mathematics, and pharmacology are required.
Proficient knowledge of medical terminology and operation and use of standard respiratory equipment and supplies, such as, various types of ventilators, nebulizers, aerosol masks, nasal cannulas, mist tents, oxyhoods and other oxygen delivery devices.
~Knowledge of respiratory diseases and standard treatments in order to assist in training employees. Knowledge of respiratory procedures (auscultation, administration of bronchodilators), respiratory surgical procedures, x-ray and arterial blood gas interpretations, and lab result analysis.~ Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary in communicating with patients, doctors, respiratory staff and nursing staff throughout the medical system, and in maintaining accurate and complete documentation of testing procedures.
~ Ability to draw arterial blood from the artery and evaluate blood-gas results.
~ Ability to determine quality of patient performance, judge degree of patient discomfort or failing medical status, and the inability of patient to perform during treatment process.
~ Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
~ Participates in departmental committee structure and special projects.
~ Maintains the required continuing education credits and attends professional conferences as defined by department policy.
~ The Respiratory Therapist (RRT) works within the RCP 1 and RCP 2 level of the department's professional advancement model. Advancement to the senior respiratory therapists job title can be sought at 2 years' experience for RCP 3, and 3 years' experience for RCP 4.
