Respiratory Therapist

MedStar Health; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Bel Air, MD, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients of all ages as ordered by physicians according to established standards. You will assess patients, document educational needs, and participate in quality safety initiatives.

You will perform therapies, monitor equipment including ventilators and blood gas analysis, and respond to emergencies. Maryland/DC licensure, CRT and CPR required with ACLS/NRP/PALS within 1 year where needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from AMA accredited respiratory care program.
• Bachelor’s degree in related healthcare field preferred.
• Less than 1 year acute care experience; registry eligible.
• RCP license in Maryland and/or DC; CRT NBRC required; RRT preferred.
• CPR certification required; ACLS/NRP/PALS where required within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to department goals and adheres to policies, procedures, quality and safety standards.
• Assesses physical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural dimensions and educational needs; documents.
• Performs respiratory therapies including oxygen, ventilators, suction, spirometry, EKG, blood gas analysis.
• Uses therapeutic communication, problem solving and crisis intervention in patient care.
• Reviews EMR and physician orders during shift.
• Responds to CPR; maintains airway and ventilation as needed.

Skills

Respiratory care knowledge

Team communication

Calm under pressure

Education

Associate’s degree in respiratory care (AAS) or higher

Bachelor’s degree in related healthcare field preferred

RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (Maryland/DC)

CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist NBRC

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist NBRC (preferred)

CPR certification (AHA/Red Cross) within 90 days

ACLS/NRP/PALS within 1 year where required

Job description

About this Job

Possesses and demonstrates adequate knowledge to provide respiratory care to all patient populations with technique appropriate to chronological social emotional cognitive and physical development. Respiratory care delivered is ordered by physician according to established standards practice and protocols.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Assesses the physical psychosocial spiritual & cultural dimensions of the patient as well as educational needs and appropriately documents.
• Performs all respiratory therapy treatments and services including but not limited to: application operation monitoring and management of all equipment and services provided. Service to include but not limited to: oxygen mixed gas and humidity; monitoring; ventilators (Invasive and Non-invasive); bronchial hygiene; lung expansion; Spirometry testing; EKG machines; Blood Gas Analysis.
• Employs principles of therapeutic communication interviewing techniques problem solving and crisis intervention when performing patient care.
• Reviews electronic medical records and physician orders throughout work shift.
• Responds performs and participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation by maintaining the airway providing oxygen and ventilation via mask endotracheal tube or other devices and performs closed chest cardiac massage.
• Facilitates workflow efficiency monitoring interdepartmental systems and processes departmental policies and procedures and making recommendations for improvements as needed.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all inclusive.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Utilized all organizational resources effectively and efficiently.
• Where applicable refers to the competency validation documents for population(s) served.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Associate‘s degree Graduate of an AMA accredited program in respiratory care with an AAS Degree or higher required and
• Bachelor‘s degree Baccalaureate degree in related healthcare field preferred

Experience

• Less than 1 year Acute Care experience. Registry eligible required

Licenses and Certifications

• RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner Must process and maintain license to practice Respiratory Care in Maryland and/or the District of Columbia based on hospital location. required and
• CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist Licensed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required. required and
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Registered respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is preferred. preferred
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification ACLS NRP PALS and other certifications are required within a year where required within 1 Year required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of human respiratory anatomy physiology and pathology as related to respiratory care. Knowledge of the operation of respiratory care equipment and its application in a clinical setting. The ability to assess hazardous conditions related to respiratory care and take corrective action. The ability to work with patients of all ages (neonatal to geriatrics). The ability to remain calm and function under stressful conditions. Must work well as a team member; must be articulate and communicate well with all types of people.

This position has a hiring range of : USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.