University of Maryland Medical System
Registered Respiratory Therapist II
University of Maryland Medical System, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
We’re making Maryland stronger! With roots that go as far back as 1895, the UM Rehab & Ortho Institute continues to be a pioneer in orthopedics and neurological disorders. From bones to brains, our cutting‑edge hospital heals even the most serious of injuries, specializing in everything from total joint replacement to spinal cord injuries and neurological condition. In total, our 141‑bed facility welcomes over 3,000 patients every year. As the state’s largest provider of inpatient rehabilitation services, we offer some of the most advanced therapies for stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic and sports injury, among many others.
Job Description Registered Respiratory Therapist II – Part Time (0.6 FTE, 48 hours bi‑weekly pay period) – 12‑hour shifts, nights/days.
General Summary 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.
Principal Responsibilities And Tasks
Performs a variety of respiratory care treatments to a specific patient population (adult, pediatric, or neonatal).
Explains treatments to patients and/or families before performing.
Observes and monitors physical signs and symptoms, general behavior, and physical response to respiratory care procedures.
Collaborates with physician regarding therapeutic treatment plans to determine whether initiation, modification, or discontinuation of the treatment regimen is warranted.
Terminates patient treatment upon notice of patient discomfort, troubled medical status, or inability to accept treatment.
Participates in CPR procedures, including airway management, manual ventilation, and compression as needed.
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. Delivers oxygen and humidified air through a variety of devices to reverse and prevent tissue hypoxia, treat arterial hypoxemia, decrease the work of breathing and decrease myocardial work.
Assists with the non‑surgical insertion, maintenance and removal of artificial airways.
Suctions artificial and nasal/oral airways by using a sterile disposable catheter which is inserted into the airway.
Performs age‑specific respiratory techniques when working the adult/pediatric/neonatal population.
In critical care areas, administers mechanical ventilation and 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. Monitors patient appearance, respiration rate and oxygen saturation, and notifies doctor as required.
Equipment Management
Ensures correct ventilator alarms and settings.
Makes an adjustment to ventilator parameters and settings, as necessary, in accordance with patient’s response and overall condition of the patient.
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.
Data Collection and Analysis
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, 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.
Clinical Supervision
Provides clinical supervision, guidance, training and direction to respiratory care interns and students in accordance with departmental procedures.
Qualifications Education and Experience
Associate degree is required. 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.
CPR certification is required; ACLS certification is preferred.
Two years’ experience as a Respiratory Therapist is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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.
Knowledge of respiratory diseases and standard treatments to assist in training employees.
Knowledge of respiratory procedures, X‑ray and arterial blood gas interpretations, and lab result analysis.
Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary to communicate with patients, doctors, respiratory staff and nursing staff throughout the medical system, and to maintain 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 and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.
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.
Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation
Pay Range: $33.40 - $50.13 per hour.
Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differential.
Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide.
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Job Description Registered Respiratory Therapist II – Part Time (0.6 FTE, 48 hours bi‑weekly pay period) – 12‑hour shifts, nights/days.
General Summary 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.
Principal Responsibilities And Tasks
Performs a variety of respiratory care treatments to a specific patient population (adult, pediatric, or neonatal).
Explains treatments to patients and/or families before performing.
Observes and monitors physical signs and symptoms, general behavior, and physical response to respiratory care procedures.
Collaborates with physician regarding therapeutic treatment plans to determine whether initiation, modification, or discontinuation of the treatment regimen is warranted.
Terminates patient treatment upon notice of patient discomfort, troubled medical status, or inability to accept treatment.
Participates in CPR procedures, including airway management, manual ventilation, and compression as needed.
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. Delivers oxygen and humidified air through a variety of devices to reverse and prevent tissue hypoxia, treat arterial hypoxemia, decrease the work of breathing and decrease myocardial work.
Assists with the non‑surgical insertion, maintenance and removal of artificial airways.
Suctions artificial and nasal/oral airways by using a sterile disposable catheter which is inserted into the airway.
Performs age‑specific respiratory techniques when working the adult/pediatric/neonatal population.
In critical care areas, administers mechanical ventilation and 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. Monitors patient appearance, respiration rate and oxygen saturation, and notifies doctor as required.
Equipment Management
Ensures correct ventilator alarms and settings.
Makes an adjustment to ventilator parameters and settings, as necessary, in accordance with patient’s response and overall condition of the patient.
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.
Data Collection and Analysis
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, 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.
Clinical Supervision
Provides clinical supervision, guidance, training and direction to respiratory care interns and students in accordance with departmental procedures.
Qualifications Education and Experience
Associate degree is required. 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.
CPR certification is required; ACLS certification is preferred.
Two years’ experience as a Respiratory Therapist is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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.
Knowledge of respiratory diseases and standard treatments to assist in training employees.
Knowledge of respiratory procedures, X‑ray and arterial blood gas interpretations, and lab result analysis.
Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary to communicate with patients, doctors, respiratory staff and nursing staff throughout the medical system, and to maintain 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 and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.
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.
Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation
Pay Range: $33.40 - $50.13 per hour.
Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differential.
Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide.
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