Respiratory Care Practitioner - Critical Care Expert

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join the team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. The role requires a certified respiratory therapist with strong patient-care knowledge, capable of working with neonates to geriatrics and handling various respiratory therapies.

Responsibilities include assessment, treatment administration, monitoring, and documentation; strong teamwork and communication are essential to maintain high standards of care in a busy

Qualifications

• Associate degree from AMA-accredited program in respiratory care.
• CRT NBRC-Registered Respiratory Therapist or NBRC-Registered Pulmonary Function Technician.
• BLS required.
• ACLS within 1 year of hire.
• NRP within 1 year of hire.
• PALS within 1 year of hire.
• Registry eligible; acute experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in related healthcare field preferred.
• RRT NBRC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs of patients and document.
• Perform all respiratory therapies and services: oxygen, humidity, ventilation, bronchial hygiene, lung expansion, spirometry, ECG, blood gas analysis.
• Utilize therapeutic communication, problem solving, and crisis intervention.
• Respond to CPR events: maintain airway, provide oxygen/ventilation.
• Improve workflow by monitoring systems, policies, and reviewing EMR and orders.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate degree in respiratory care

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Respiratory care equipment

Job description

MedStar Health seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join the team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. The role requires a certified respiratory therapist with strong patient-care knowledge, capable of working with neonates to geriatrics and handling various respiratory therapies.

Responsibilities include assessment, treatment administration, monitoring, and documentation; strong teamwork and communication are essential to maintain high standards of care in a busy