Respiratory Therapist

MedStar Health; Virginia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health seeks a certified Respiratory Care Practitioner to join the team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The role delivers comprehensive respiratory therapies to patients across ages, under physician orders, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and compassionate care.

The ideal candidate holds an AMA-accredited respiratory care degree, NBRC credentials, and current Life Support certifications. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, document care, and support quality

Qualifications

• Associate degree from AMA-accredited respiratory care program (AAS or higher).
• CRT NBRC credential required (RRT or RPFT).
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS, NRP, and PALS within one year of hire.
• Registry-eligible with some acute experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in related healthcare field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs across physical, psychosocial, spiritual and educational dimensions and document accordingly.
• Deliver all respiratory therapy treatments and manage equipment (oxygen, humidity, ventilators, bronchial hygiene, lung expansion, spirometry, EKGs, blood gas analysis).
• Apply therapeutic communication, problem solving and crisis intervention in patient care.
• Participate in CPR and airway management as needed.
• Monitor interdepartmental systems and physician orders; review EMR and suggest workflow improvements.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Education

Associate degree in respiratory care

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Ventilators

Blood Gas Analysis

Spirometry

EKG machines

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.