Registered Respiratory Therapist II, Nights, 10K Sign-On Bonus

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THE MEDICAL HEART OF MARYLAND

Treating over 330,000 patients every year, the University of Maryland Medical Center is at the vital core of Maryland’s health care system and community. We’re known for our prestigious expertise in innovative research and education, along with the talented staff and advanced centers that make it all possible. The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the world’s first center dedicated to trauma, treats more than 7,500 critically injured patients a year with an incredible 97 percent survival rate. We also have one of the nation’s largest kidney and pancreas transplant programs at The Joseph and Corinne Schwartz Division of Transplantation, home to Maryland’s first steroid-free protocol and pancreas / kidney transplant. From our National Cancer Institute-designated UM Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center to The University of Maryland’s Children’s Hospital, one of the largest pediatric centers in the state, we are dedicated to saving and transforming lives.

Job Description

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. Fulfillment of the job duties requires the employee to have access to medication storage areas.

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree is required. Graduate from an AMA approved program by the National Board of Respiratory Care in Respiratory Therapy 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 Technician preferred.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation :

• Pay Range : $33.40 - $50.13
• Other Compensation (if applicable) : Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus, eligible for shift differentials when applicable
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

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