Respiratory Therapist - Acute Care, Rotating Shifts

MedStar Health; Fort Washington (MD); Vor Ort; USD 54.000 - 86.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

MedStar Health in Fort Washington, MD seeks a part-time Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver comprehensive respiratory therapy across all ages. The role encompasses performing treatments, monitoring equipment, and coordinating with the care team to ensure quality outcomes.

Shifts are 7 AM–7 PM and 7 PM–7 AM with rotating weekends. Candidates need an AAS in Respiratory Care; registry eligibility is required, and CPR/NRP credentials are expected.

Qualifikationen

• Associate's degree in respiratory care required
• Bachelor's degree in related healthcare field preferred
• 0-3 years of acute care experience required
• Registry eligible required
• CRT certification required; RRT preferred; DC licensure for respiratory care

Aufgaben

• Contributes to department goals and adheres to policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Assesses patient conditions across physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural dimensions and educational needs.
• Performs respiratory therapy treatments and services, including oxygen, humidity, ventilation, bronchial hygiene, lung expansion, spirometry, and related monitoring equipment.
• Utilizes therapeutic communication, problem-solving, and crisis-intervention techniques in patient care.
• Reviews electronic medical records and physician orders; participates in CPR as needed.
• Supports workflow efficiency and interdepartmental coordination; recommends process improvements.

Kenntnisse

Teamwork

Communication

Critical thinking

Crisis intervention

Ausbildung

AAS in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Ventilators

Spirometry

Blood Gas Analysis

EKG machines

Jobbeschreibung

MedStar Health in Fort Washington, MD seeks a part-time Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver comprehensive respiratory therapy across all ages. The role encompasses performing treatments, monitoring equipment, and coordinating with the care team to ensure quality outcomes.

Shifts are 7 AM–7 PM and 7 PM–7 AM with rotating weekends. Candidates need an AAS in Respiratory Care; registry eligibility is required, and CPR/NRP credentials are expected.