Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem Night Shift, Respiratory Therapy

Shady Grove Medical Center

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Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire a Registered Respiratory Therapist who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.

As a Respiratory Therapist you will:
• Create and atmosphere and environment associated with clinical patient setting. Perform AIDET, Mission and Motion initiatives and Display AHC RISES values 100% 0f the time.
• Be responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, documenting and evaluating patients on invasive and non-invasive ventilation
• Deliver Respiratory services and medications via proper modalities on all age groups
• Assess and document patient outcomes via EMR. Perform SBAR and participate in rounds in ICU and NICU.
• Manage patients’ airways for spontaneous breathing and respiratory compromised patients.
• Perform quality control and maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Execute all other duties as required.

Qualifications Include:
• Graduate of AMA approved respiratory program
• AS in Respiratory Therapy required
• 2 years (NICU experience for NICU 2791) preferred
• Registered Respiratory Therapist by NBRC
• Active Maryland State license by the Department of Health and Mental • Hygiene. Must obtain an Advanced Certification within the 1st year of employment.
• Willing to obtain an advanced certification when eligible.

Work Schedule:

This is a per diem position with a rate of $45/hour

• Employment Type: Per Diem
• Hours per Week: 12 hrs/week
• Typical Daily Schedule: Per Diem as needed for shift coverage
• Shift Type: Night
• Weekend Requirements: Required. one weekend shift required in a 6-week schedule
• Holiday Requirements: Required one major/minor Holiday
• On-Call: yes
• Shift Differential Eligible: Yes

Pay Range:

If the salary range is not displayed or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.

We do this by offering:

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts

• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise

• 403(b) retirement plan

• Free Employee parking

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.

 

While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act.  As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.

 

Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. ("Nicotine products" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).

Equal Employment Opportunity
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.  Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs. 

Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.