Registered Respiratory Therapist

• 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.