Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care & Ventilation

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a certified Respiratory Therapist to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The ideal candidate 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

Qualifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapist with active credentials.
• Provide respiratory care per physician orders and established protocols.
• Able to work with patients of all ages in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients' respiratory needs and document accordingly.
• Performs respiratory therapy treatments including oxygen, humidity, and equipment management.
• Operates and monitors ventilators and related devices; conducts monitoring and testing.

Skills

Respiratory care knowledge

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

CPR

Education

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Tools

Ventilators

Blood Gas Analysis

Spirometry

EKG machines

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a certified Respiratory Therapist to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The ideal candidate 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