PRN Respiratory Therapist - 12-Hour Shifts (Acute Care)

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); Vor Ort; USD 51.000 - 86.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

MedStar Health in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to provide patient-centered respiratory care across diverse populations. You will follow physician orders, operate and monitor respiratory equipment, and document care in the EMR while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

PRN shifts include 7:00–19:00 and 19:00–07:00; flexibility to cover both is required. The role requires CRT certification, DC licensure, and ongoing CPR/NRP training to ensure high-quality

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree in respiratory care required
• 0-3 years acute care experience required
• CRT certification required
• DC license required for practice in District of Columbia
• CPR/NRP training within 90 days of hire and ACLS/NRP/PALS as required

Aufgaben

• Contributes to department goals and adheres to safety standards.
• Assesses physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs and documents education needs.
• Performs respiratory care treatments including oxygen, humidity, ventilators, and monitoring.
• Maintains airway and provides CPR with appropriate equipment.
• Reviews EMR and physician orders during shifts.

Kenntnisse

Respiratory care knowledge

Ventilator management

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Associate's degree in respiratory care

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Ventilators

Spirometry equipment

Blood Gas Analyzers

Jobbeschreibung

MedStar Health in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to provide patient-centered respiratory care across diverse populations. You will follow physician orders, operate and monitor respiratory equipment, and document care in the EMR while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

PRN shifts include 7:00–19:00 and 19:00–07:00; flexibility to cover both is required. The role requires CRT certification, DC licensure, and ongoing CPR/NRP training to ensure high-quality