Respiratory Therapist

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital as a Respiratory Care Practitioner where you'll provide exceptional patient care in a supportive environment. You'll utilize your expertise in respiratory therapy, operating advanced equipment, and working collaboratively with a diverse team to enhance patient outcomes in one of the region's leading healthcare systems.

Qualifications

• Understanding of human respiratory anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to operate respiratory equipment in a clinical setting.
• Skills in assessing hazardous conditions and communicating effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, psychosocial, and educational needs of patients.
• Perform respiratory therapy treatments and monitor equipment.
• Respond to emergencies, including CPR and airway maintenance.

Skills

Knowledge of respiratory therapy

Therapeutic communication

Crisis intervention

Education

Certified respiratory therapist

Job description

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital. The ideal candidate will be a certified respiratory therapist committed to providing exceptional patient care through strong knowledge of respiratory therapy.

Respiratory care is ordered by physicians according to established standards, practices, and protocols.

We are looking for someone with working knowledge of human respiratory anatomy, physiology, and pathology related to respiratory care. The candidate should understand the operation of respiratory equipment and its application in a clinical setting, assess hazardous conditions, and work effectively with patients of all ages. The ability to remain calm under stress and communicate well with diverse individuals is essential.

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Primary Duties:

1. Assess the physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural dimensions of the patient, including educational needs, and document appropriately. Refer to competency validation documents for the populations served where applicable.

2. Perform all respiratory therapy treatments and services, including application, operation, monitoring, and management of equipment such as oxygen, mixed gases, humidity, ventilators, bronchial hygiene, lung expansion, spirometry, EKG, and blood gas analysis.

3. Employ therapeutic communication, interviewing techniques, problem-solving, and crisis intervention during patient care.

4. Respond to emergencies, perform CPR, maintain airway, provide oxygen and ventilation, and conduct closed-chest cardiac massage as needed.

5. Enhance workflow efficiency by monitoring interdepartmental systems, reviewing electronic medical records and physician orders, and recommending improvements.

This position offers a hiring range of $34.98 - $62.52.