Respiratory Care Practitioner – Critical Patient Care

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner for MedStar Washington Hospital Center in the Washington, DC area. The ideal candidate is a certified respiratory therapist to provide high-quality patient care across age groups, following physicians' orders, standards, and protocols.

Responsibilities include performing respiratory therapy treatments, monitoring equipment, and ensuring efficient workflow within the department.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory care from an AMA-accredited program (AAS or higher).
• CRT NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist or NBRC Registered Pulmonary Function Technician required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS within one year of hire.
• NRP within one year of hire.
• PALS within one year of hire.
• Must be registry eligible; some acute experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in related healthcare field preferred.
• Preferred certification: RRT (NBRC).

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs and document appropriately.
• Perform respiratory therapy treatments and services, including oxygen, humidity, ventilators, bronchial hygiene, lung expansion, spirometry, ABG analysis.
• Use therapeutic communication to inform and support patients.
• Respond to CPR with airway management and ventilation.
• Monitor interdepartmental systems and EMRs, and suggest process improvements.

Education

Associate degree in respiratory care (AMA accredited program) or higher

CRT (NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist) or NBRC Registered Pulmonary Function Technician

BLS certification

ACLS certification within 1 year of hire

NRP certification within 1 year of hire

PALS certification within 1 year of hire

Registry eligible; some acute experience preferred

Bachelor’s degree in related healthcare field preferred

Preferred certification: RRT (NBRC)

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner for MedStar Washington Hospital Center in the Washington, DC area. The ideal candidate is a certified respiratory therapist to provide high-quality patient care across age groups, following physicians' orders, standards, and protocols.

Responsibilities include performing respiratory therapy treatments, monitoring equipment, and ensuring efficient workflow within the department.