Respiratory Therapist (RRT, CRT)

About the role

Sinai Hospital's Respiratory Care Services team supports every high-acuity unit in Maryland's largest community hospital, from the NICU and PICU to the Emergency Department and Level II Trauma Center. As a Respiratory Therapist (also known as a Respiratory Care Practitioner), you'll manage ventilators, run airways during codes, and drive the respiratory plan of care across the full acuity spectrum, working at the top of your license alongside pulmonologists, intensivists, and surgeons.

Why Join Sinai Hospital

• Full-spectrum clinical exposure: care for premature infants in the NICU, pediatric patients in the PICU, and trauma patients in the Level II Trauma Center, often in the same week
• Clinical ladder from staff therapist to senior and lead roles, plus specialty credentialing support in ECMO, adult critical care, neonatal/pediatric respiratory care, and pulmonary function testing
• Structured preceptor program for new grads, with a defined teaching pathway for experienced RTs who want to precept
• Tuition reimbursement, paid continuing education, and up to $10,000 sign-on bonus
• Day and night shift options so you can choose the schedule that fits your life

Responsibilities

• Own the respiratory plan of care for patients across NICU, PICU, ICU, ED, and inpatient units, adjusting therapy based on real-time clinical response
• Manage ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, and the full range of therapeutic gas delivery independently
• Drive airway management during rapid response and code events, including intubation and arterial line insertion
• Extend your reach across interdisciplinary teams, partnering with pulmonologists, intensivists, and surgeons as a recognized clinical expert
• Keep documentation accurate and timely, tracking assessments and interventions that inform the care team's next move

Qualifications

• Maryland Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) licensure required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care required within 1 year of hire; Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT) working toward RRT will be considered
• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care required; Bachelor's preferred
• 1-3 years of respiratory therapy experience preferred; new graduates with strong clinical rotations encouraged to apply
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire; ACLS and PALS required within 1 year of hire
• Strong clinical judgment and a team-first approach to patient care

Benefits

• Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match plus pension
• Tuition reimbursement toward advanced degrees and specialty certifications, plus paid continuing education
• Clinical ladder and specialty credentialing pathways for long-term career growth
• Generous paid time off, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Employee wellness programs, mental health support, and fitness discounts

Pay

Pay Range: $31.94 to $54.87 Based On Experience

Schedule

Day and night shift options so you can choose the schedule that fits your life