Advanced Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

MedStar Health; Rossville (MD); Vor Ort; USD 54.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MedStar Health in Maryland is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide patient-focused respiratory therapy per physician orders, across age groups.

The role requires knowledge of equipment, monitoring, and safe administration, with collaboration across teams to ensure quality care; licensing and certifications are required, and the hospital environment emphasizes safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifikationen

• Associate's degree in respiratory care required; Baccalaureate degree preferred.
• Less than 1 year acute care experience; registry eligible.
• RCP license required; CRT required; RRT preferred.
• ACLS/NRP/PALS or equivalent certifications required within 1 year where required.

Aufgaben

• Provide respiratory care to all patient populations per physician orders and standards.
• Assess patient needs and document education and psychosocial dimensions.
• Perform therapies including oxygen, humidity, ventilators, bronchial hygiene, spirometry, EKG, and blood gas.
• Maintain airway, monitor equipment, and participate in CPR when needed.

Kenntnisse

Respiratory anatomy

Equipment operation

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Associate's degree in respiratory care

Bachelor's degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

MedStar Health in Maryland is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide patient-focused respiratory therapy per physician orders, across age groups.

The role requires knowledge of equipment, monitoring, and safe administration, with collaboration across teams to ensure quality care; licensing and certifications are required, and the hospital environment emphasizes safety and continuous improvement.