Respiratory Therapist (Part-Time) at Holy Cross in Germantown, Maryland

Job Description:

Employment Type:Part time
Shift:12 Hour Day Shift




Description:Reporting to the Director of Respiratory Care Services the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care to a specified group of patients.

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist



Employment Type: Part-Time / 24 hours weekly



Shift: Day Shift

Location: Germantown, MD



Position Highlights:

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  Competitive pay
  


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  Benefits - Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b)


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  Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules


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  Advancement: Opportunities to advance within the organization

Description:

• Reporting to the Director of Respiratory Care Services the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care to a specified group of patients.

Responsibilities:

• Performs respiratory care procedures in response to patient needs and physician direction/orders


• Assesses the respiratory status of assigned patients through physical exam, chart review, and response to ordered therapy; and makes recommendations, when appropriate, to affect and achieve an optimal level of response to the intervention ordered.


• Performs airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required.


• Collaborates with physicians, medical professionals and other staff to ensure the quality of care given. Provides care for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patient (as defined in the unit scope of care).


• Utilizes knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient's age to ensure that care provided meets the unique, physical and psychosocial needs of the patient.


• Involves appropriate parties (i.e.; patient's family or guardian, outside agencies) in the assessment, treatment and continuing care of the patient as needed.
  

What you will need:




Required:

• Registry with the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist


• Current licensure from the state of Maryland as a Respiratory Care Practitioner


• Current BLS & ACLS (issued through the American Heart Association)
  

Preferred:

• At least one year of clinical experience highly preferred


• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) if working in NICU/Special Care Nursery

About us:



Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties - Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.


We were named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for 2022.


Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.



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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Apply Now