Respiratory Therapist

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

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The role requires a certified respiratory therapist to deliver high-quality patient care, operate/monitor respiratory care equipment, and collaborate with physicians under established standards and protocols.

Ideal candidates will have an AMA-accredited Associate degree in respiratory care, NBRC credentials, and BLS. ACLS, NRP, and PALS are required within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory care (AMA-accredited program) with AAS 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.
• Preferred NBRC: RRT.
• Hiring range provided in USD per hour.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient dimensions and educational needs and document accordingly.
• Perform respiratory therapies and manage equipment (oxygen, humidity, ventilators, etc.).
• Apply therapeutic communication, problem solving and crisis intervention in patient care.
• Provide CPR and airway management as needed.
• Support workflow efficiency by monitoring interdepartmental systems and EMR orders.

Skills

Patient care

Therapeutic communication

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in respiratory care (AMA-accredited)

Bachelor’s degree in related healthcare field (preferred)

Job description

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The ideal candidate will be a certified respiratory therapist who will provide our patients with extraordinary patient care by demonstrating strong knowledge in the field. Respiratory care is ordered by physicians according to established standards, practices, and protocols.

As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will possess working knowledge of human respiratory anatomy, physiology, and pathology 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 kinds of people.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses".

Primary Duties

• Assesses the physical, psychosocial, spiritual & cultural dimensions of the patient as well as educational needs and document appropriately. Where applicable, refers to the competency validation documents for population(s) served.

• Performs all respiratory therapy treatments and services, including but not limited to: application, operation, monitoring, and management of all equipment and services provided. Service including 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.

• Responds, performs, and participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation by maintaining the airway, providing oxygen and ventilation via mask, endotracheal tube, or other devices, and performing closed chest cardiac massage.

• Facilitates workflow efficiency, monitoring interdepartmental systems and processes, departmental policies and procedures and making recommendations for improvements as needed. Reviews electronic medical records and physician orders throughout work shift.

Qualifications

• Associate degree - Graduate of an AMA accredited program in respiratory care with an AAS Degree or higher.

• CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) - NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist or NBRC Registered Pulmonary Function Technician from an accredited Respiratory Care Program is required.

• BLS - Basic Life Support required.

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, required within one year of hire.

• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Certification Program, required within one year of hire.

• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification, required within one year of hire.

• Must be registry eligible; some acute experience is preferred.

• Preferred education: Bachelor’s degree in related healthcare field.

• Preferred certification: RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

This position has a hiring range of : USD $36.06 - USD $60.78 /Hr.