Registered Respiratory Therapist - Days
Listed compensation
$33.73-$50.59/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
12 Hour Day Shift
Description
- Job Title: Registered Respiratory
- Therapist
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Shift: Nights - 36 hours per week with an every other weekend commitment
- Department – Respiratory Therapy
- Location: Silver Spring, MD
Position Highlights
- $7500 Sign On Bonus - for eligible applicants!
- Benefits – Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b)
- Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules
- Advancement: Career growth opportunities
Responsibilities
Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care to a specified group of patients.
Collaborates with physicians, medical professionals and other staff to ensure the quality of care given.
Provides care for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patient (as defined in the unit scope of care).
Utilizes knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient’s age to ensure that care provided meets the unique, physical and psychosocial needs of the patient. Involves appropriate parties (i. e.; patient’s family or guardian, outside agencies) in the assessment, treatment and continuing care of the patient as needed.
Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.
What You Will Need
- Registry with the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Current licensure from the state of Maryland as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
- At least one (1) year of clinical experience preferred
- Current CPR training with recertification every two years.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) if working in NICU/Special Care Nursery
- Able to demonstrate good ability to communicate using English language in written and verbal fashion, promoting a team approach to patient care
- Visual acuity at all ranges corrected or uncorrected
- Normal hearing range corrected or uncorrected
Pay Range-$33.73-$50.59
Pay is 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 pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
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 2022. 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
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Requirements
Requires registration as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with the NBRC and current Maryland licensure. Candidates must hold current CPR certification and possess relevant clinical experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 63% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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