Respiratory Care Practitioner Supplemental B

Under general supervision, performs respiratory care related procedures. Assesses patient condition, administers prescribed therapy and aerosolized medications, provides airway and ventilator management, performs respiratory related diagnostic tests, and records patient response to therapy modalities.

Education :

Completion of an approved and accredited respiratory program

Licensures / Certifications :

• Current Maryland license as a respiratory care practitioner
• Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification)
• Neonatal Resuscitation for NICU respiratory care practitioners

Experience :

1 year of clinical practice experience under medical direction

Skills :

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

overnight pulse oximetry, end-tidal CO2 monitoring per protocol and / or when ordered, transcutaneous monitoring in NICU,

and laboratory tests

education, re-evaluations. Assesses prn medications for need

malfunctioning equipment, communicates opportunity for rental equipment return

Assesses, initiates / recommends, administers, and evaluates response to nebulized medications, administers surfactant, oxygen

therapy, chest physiotherapy, endotracheal suctioning, arterial, capillary, and cord blood gases; Sets up and monitors

ventilator humidification systems; recommends / sets up Transcutaneous monitor where appropriate

Communicates and documents functional concerns to the Help Desk and to relief therapist. Documents according to regulatory

blood gas lab requirements. Relays accurate information to oncoming shift. Maintains patient orders, transitions therapies, and maintains work assignments accurately, responsibly and fairly among staff

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values :

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

Pay Range

$26.53 - $43.50

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.