Respiratory Care Practitioner II Registered- Night Shift

About the role

Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George's County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) provides improved access to primary and ambulatory care services and serves as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. The center expands offerings as a community partner to improve the health status of Prince George's County residents. We are seeking friendly, patient-centered, team-oriented Respiratory Therapists to join our Respiratory Care Team part-time. The role offers a community hospital feel with the excitement and experience of a large trauma center.

Responsibilities

Respiratory Therapists administer respiratory care by physician prescription. Responsibilities include diagnostic evaluation, management, education, rehabilitation, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.

• Diagnostic evaluation: obtaining and analyzing physiological specimens, interpreting physiologic data, performing tests and studies of the cardiopulmonary system, and performing neuropsychological studies
• Application and monitoring of medical gases (excluding anesthetic gases) and environmental control systems
• Mechanical ventilatory support
• Artificial airway care
• Bronchopulmonary hygiene
• Pharmacological agents related to respiratory care procedures
• Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
• Hemodynamic cardiovascular support

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or Legacy Approved Certificate Program required
• One year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required; 3–5 years preferred
• Current Maryland license in good standing as a Respiratory Therapist
• Registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within six months of employment
• Certification in Pre-Transport/Post-resuscitation Stabilization Care of Sick Infants Guidelines for Neonatal Healthcare Providers (STABLE) required for staff who care for neonates
• Valid BLS Certification through the American Heart Association, or ability to obtain or renew by start date

Why join us

Our team-driven environment is built on trust, collaboration, and clinical excellence. Staff are respected as key partners supported by a leadership team that values input at every level. We are committed to your professional journey through a culture of support that includes regular team meetings, peer support, cross-disciplinary communication, and approachable leadership actively involved in ensuring every team member feels seen, heard, and supported.

• Clinical variety: Respiratory therapists can float into Pulmonary Rehab, Pulmonary Functions, and the bronchoscopy suite. A robust cardiac program allows therapists the opportunity to rapidly recover patients' lungs post-surgery.
• Professional growth: The Performance Advancement Model (PAM) allows Respiratory Therapists to advance within the department by completing certifications and education and participating in shared governance committees.
• Department culture: We are a small but mighty team that strives to keep workloads manageable, though the environment is fast-paced.