Respiratory Care Practitioner - Critical Care

MedStar Health; Fort Washington (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health's Respiratory Care Practitioner at MedStar Washington Hospital Center delivers expert respiratory care to patients of all ages, administering and monitoring therapies and equipment per physician orders. The role requires solid knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology, plus teamwork and clear communication.

You will participate in CPR, assess patient educational needs, review charts, and help optimize department workflow in a high-volume acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from AMA-accredited respiratory care program.
• CRT NBRC-registered respiratory therapist.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS within one year of hire.
• NRP within one year of hire.
• PALS within one year of hire.
• Registry eligible; some acute care experience preferred.
• Preferred education: Bachelor’s degree in related healthcare field.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the physical, psychosocial, spiritual & cultural dimensions of the patient as well as educational needs and documents appropriately.
• Performs respiratory therapy treatments and manages equipment: oxygen, humidity, ventilators (invasive and non-invasive), bronchial hygiene, lung expansion, spirometry, EKG, blood gas analysis.
• Employs therapeutic communication, interviewing techniques, problem solving and crisis intervention.
• Responds to CPR, maintains airway, provides oxygen/ventilation as needed.
• Facilitates workflow efficiency, monitors interdepartmental systems, reviews EMRs and physician orders to improve processes.

Education

Associate degree - AMA accredited respiratory care program

Bachelor’s degree in related healthcare field (preferred)

Job description

MedStar Health's Respiratory Care Practitioner at MedStar Washington Hospital Center delivers expert respiratory care to patients of all ages, administering and monitoring therapies and equipment per physician orders. The role requires solid knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology, plus teamwork and clear communication.

You will participate in CPR, assess patient educational needs, review charts, and help optimize department workflow in a high-volume acute care setting.