Respiratory Therapist - 174923

Cross Country Search; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the Greater Washington DC area is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist. This role involves monitoring equipment, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams. New graduates are welcome, and relocation assistance is available.

Benefits

Competitive pay scale

Full benefits

Overtime incentives

$3,500 relocation assistance

Qualifications

• RRT Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care required.
• BLS and ACLS certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment related to cardiopulmonary therapy.
• Administer aerosol-based medications.
• Provide patient education regarding pulmonary therapies.

Skills

Patient Education

Collaboration

Education

Completion of an approved respiratory therapy program

Job description

Respiratory Therapist – RRT - RT

• Full-Time / Permanent Position
• Shift: 7:00am – 7:30pm or 7:00pm – 7:30am + weekend rotation
• Competitive pay scale with full benefits and overtime incentives
• $3,500 relocation assistance available!
• New graduates welcome!
• Greater Washington DC area

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment related to cardiopulmonary therapy.
• Collaborate with other members of healthcare team while providing respiratory expertise.
• Administer aerosol-based medications.
• Analyze blood samples to determine levels of oxygen and other gases.
• Manage life support mechanical ventilation systems and other artificial airways.
• Assess vital signs and document clinical findings
• Perform patient examinations, stress tests, access lung capacity, spectrum specimens, etc.
• Provide patient education to patient and family regarding various pulmonary therapies for a variety issues including asthma, COPD, smoking cessation, etc.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved respiratory therapy program
• RRT Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• CRT may be accepted in place of RRT. However, an RRT must be obtained within 6 months of employment. Candidate must be eligible to sit for RRT exam at time of hire
• BLS and ACLS certification