Respiratory Therapist — Critical Care & Ventilation

MedStar Health; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 103,320,000 - 173,578,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join the team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The ideal candidate is a certified respiratory therapist providing high-quality patient care across neonatal to geriatric populations, under physician orders and established protocols.

Responsibilities include performing all respiratory therapies, operating and monitoring equipment, and ensuring safety and accuracy in patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree - Graduate of an AMA accredited program in respiratory care with an AAS Degree or higher.
• CRT NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist or NBRC Registered Pulmonary Function Technician required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within one year of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) within one year of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within one year of hire.
• Registry eligibility with some acute experience preferred.
• Preferred: NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient’s physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs and documents educational requirements.
• Performs respiratory therapies including oxygen, humidity, ventilators, bronchial hygiene, spirometry, and blood gas analysis.
• Communicates effectively with patients and maintains crisis intervention when providing care.
• Participates in CPR and airway management as needed; supports airway with appropriate devices.
• Monitors interdepartmental processes and reviews medical records to improve workflow and patient care.

Skills

CRT NBRC

BLS

ACLS

NRP

PALS

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in respiratory care (AMA accredited)

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Ventilators

Blood Gas Analysis

Spirometry

EKG equipment

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join the team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The ideal candidate is a certified respiratory therapist providing high-quality patient care across neonatal to geriatric populations, under physician orders and established protocols.

Responsibilities include performing all respiratory therapies, operating and monitoring equipment, and ensuring safety and accuracy in patient care.