Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem, Nights
About the role
Part-time, per diem Registered Respiratory Therapist position on the night shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) in the Respiratory Therapy department at Holy Cross Health in Germantown, MD.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for a specified group of patients.
- Collaborate with physicians, medical professionals, and other staff to ensure quality care.
- Provide care for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, or geriatric patients as defined by unit scope of care.
- Apply knowledge of growth and development principles to meet unique physical and psychosocial needs of patients based on age.
- Involve appropriate parties (e.g., patient’s family, guardian, outside agencies) in assessment, treatment, and continuing care as needed.
- Support the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.
Requirements
- Registry with the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
- Current Maryland state licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
- At least one (1) year of clinical experience preferred.
- Current CPR certification with recertification every two years.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification if working in NICU/Special Care Nursery.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal, promoting a team approach to patient care.
- Visual acuity (corrected or uncorrected) at all ranges.
- Normal hearing range (corrected or uncorrected).
Pay
Pay range: $33.73 – $50.59 per hour, based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The range may vary based on location.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Bonus opportunities for eligible applicants.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Career growth opportunities.
About us
Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving over 240,000 individuals annually in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, Maryland. The organization has earned numerous national awards, clinical designations, and accreditations for providing innovative, high-quality healthcare services. Holy Cross Health was named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2022.