Respiratory Therapist
Baltimore, MD
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Respiratory Therapist / Respiratory Care

Overview

• Travel/contract role in Baltimore, Maryland
• Day shift: 7:00 AM–7:30 PM, 3x12s
• 36 hours per week
• Weekend and holiday availability required
• No float requirement indicated
• Local candidates accepted
• First-time travelers accepted
• Cerner is the charting system
• Charcoal/Dark Grey scrubs

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Maryland
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (3 years of experience)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• Experience in a(n) Critical Care setting
• Experience in a(n) Emergency Department setting
• Airway management including extubation, intubation assistance, suctioning and tracheostomy care
• Experience caring for patients with ARDS, aspiration, pneumonia and fresh tracheostomies
• Experience with bronchoscopy support and sputum specimen collection
• Ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, pressure-alarm troubleshooting and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Chest physiotherapy
• Experience with arterial blood sampling
• Ability to interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs)

Preferred Qualifications

• RRT preferred
• CRT candidates with 5 years of experience may be considered

Clinical Setting

• Adult and geriatric patient population
• Supports Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department populations
• Works closely with Rapid Response Teams and provides respiratory support throughout the hospital

Equipment / Modalities

• BiPAP
• CPAP
• Mechanical ventilators
• High-flow oxygen and other oxygen-delivery systems
• Nebulizer and aerosol medication-delivery systems

Patient Conditions / Care Experience

• ARDS
• Aspiration
• Pneumonia
• Fresh tracheostomies