Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical Care / Emergency Department
Baltimore, Maryland
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore

Respiratory Therapist / Respiratory Care

Overview

• Travel/Contract role in Baltimore, Maryland
• Night shift: 3x12 hours, 19:00–7:30
• Every other weekend and holiday required
• No float requirement indicated
• Local candidates accepted
• No on-call requirement
• First-timers accepted
• Contract length: 14 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Maryland
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (2 years of experience)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• Experience working with Adult patients
• 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 with bronchoscopy support
• Experience with mechanical ventilators
• Experience with BiPAP and CPAP
• Experience with high-flow oxygen and other oxygen-delivery systems
• Chest physiotherapy
• Experience with arterial blood sampling

Preferred Qualifications

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

Unit / Patient Population

• Respiratory Therapist position in a department supporting adult and geriatric patients
• Supports Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department populations
• Works closely with Rapid Response Teams and provides respiratory support throughout the hospital

Equipment / Clinical Experience

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

Additional Notes

• Cerner charting system
• Charcoal/Dark Grey scrubs