Reg Respiratory Therapist --PRN
Holy Cross

Employment Type:Part timeShift:12 Hour Night Shift

Description:Account: Holy Cross Health
Facility: Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring MD
Department: Respiratory Care Services (S4012570)
- PRN
- Associate's Degree
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- 1 - 3 years of experience required

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience is preferred.

General Summary:

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care to specified group of patients. Collaborates with physicians, medical professionals and other staff, to ensure quality of care given. Provides care for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient, as defined in unit scope of care. Utilizes knowledge of principles of growth and development appropriate to patient age, to ensure that care provided meets unique, physical and psycho-social needs of patient. Involves appropriate parties (i.e. family or guardian, and outside agencies) in assessment, treatment and continuing care of patient, as needed. Supports Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Health.

Minimum Licensure & Certification Required (if applicable):

1. Registry with National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

2. Current license from Maryland Board of Physicians as Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).

3. Current BLS Healthcare Provider certification from American Heart Association.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

1. Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience preferred.

2. Able to demonstrate good ability to communicate using English in written and verbal fashion, promoting team approach to patient care.

3. Visual acuity at all ranges, corrected or uncorrected.

4. Normal hearing range, corrected or uncorrected.

Experienced bilingual candidates who, in addition to English, are fluent in speaking, writing and interpreting Spanish, French, Portuguese, or Mandarin Chinese, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Account: Holy Cross Health
Facility: Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring MD
Department: Respiratory Care Services (S4012570)
- PRN
- Associate's Degree
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
2 years exp

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience is preferred.

General Summary:

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care to specified group of patients. Collaborates with physicians, medical professionals and other staff, to ensure quality of care given. Provides care for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient, as defined in unit scope of care. Utilizes knowledge of principles of growth and development appropriate to patient age, to ensure that care provided meets unique, physical and psycho-social needs of patient. Involves appropriate parties (i.e. family or guardian, and outside agencies) in assessment, treatment and continuing care of patient, as needed. Supports Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Health.

Minimum Licensure & Certification Required (if applicable):

1. Registry with National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

2. Current license from Maryland Board of Physicians as Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).

3. Current BLS Healthcare Provider certification from American Heart Association.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

1. Must have 2 years of RRT Experience for PRN position.

2. Able to demonstrate good ability to communicate using English in written and verbal fashion, promoting team approach to patient care.

3. Visual acuity at all ranges, corrected or uncorrected.

4. Normal hearing range, corrected or uncorrected.

Experienced bilingual candidates who, in addition to English, are fluent in speaking, writing and interpreting Spanish, French, Portuguese, or Mandarin Chinese, are strongly encouraged to apply.

About us:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties - Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

We were named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for 2021.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.