Jobs in Maryland - Certified Respiratory Care Practitioner / Sinai LifeBridge Health

Certified Respiratory Care Practitioner / Sinai

Facility:

A member of LifeBridge Health, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore features state-of-the-art facilities, national acclaim, and renowned Centers of Excellence. Sinai is the largest community hospital and third largest teaching hospital in MD. EEO/AA Employer.

Department:

Respiratory Therapy

Schedule:

Full-time

Shift:

Hours vary

Hours:

Job Details:

- Related course work is required
Under moderate supervision, administers therapeutic gases; ventilatory support; and various treatments and procedures such as chest physiotherapy, intubation, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, etc. Provides respiratory assessment, monitors treatment, documents data pertinent to patients care and condition etc.; maintains inventory, equipment, etc. to ensure optimal operating efficiency.

Requirements: Associates Degree in Respiratory Care or graduation from a certified and approved School of Respiratory Care. Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Board of Physician Quality Assurance. Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care. Practitioners assigned to the NICU/PICU must complete the respiratory care training program provided by the Respiratory Care Department or have successfully completed the National Board of Respiratory Care specialty examination in neonatal pediatric care. Must have completed CPR Healthcare Provider or CPR for the Professional Rescuer course.