Respiratory Therapist — Critical Care & Ventilator Specialist

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Washington Hospital Center seeks a certified Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver high-quality care to patients across neonatal to geriatric populations. The role requires knowledge of respiratory anatomy, equipment operation, and safe, effective patient management.

You will work as part of a team at one of the region’s largest health systems, with a focus on evidence-based practice and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA-accredited respiratory care program with an AAS degree or higher.
• CRT NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (or NBRC Registered Pulmonary Function Technician) from an accredited program.
• BLS required.
• ACLS within one year of hire.
• NRP within one year of hire.
• PALS within one year of hire.
• Must be registry eligible; some acute experience preferred.
• Preferred education: Bachelor’s degree in related healthcare field.
• Preferred certification: RRT (NBRC).

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients across physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural dimensions and documents needs.
• Performs respiratory therapy treatments and manages equipment (oxygen, humidity, ventilators, bronchodilators, spirometry, EKG, blood gas).
• Applies therapeutic communication, problem solving and crisis intervention.
• Responds to CPR and maintains airway, oxygenation and ventilation.
• Reviews workflows and electronic medical records; supports interdepartmental processes and policies.

Education

Associate degree - AMA accredited respiratory care program (AAS)

BLS - Basic Life Support

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (within 1 year of hire)

NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program (within 1 year of hire)

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (within 1 year of hire)

CRT NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist

Registry eligible

Bachelor’s degree in related healthcare field (preferred)

RRT (NBRC) certification (preferred)

Job description

MedStar Washington Hospital Center seeks a certified Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver high-quality care to patients across neonatal to geriatric populations. The role requires knowledge of respiratory anatomy, equipment operation, and safe, effective patient management.

You will work as part of a team at one of the region’s largest health systems, with a focus on evidence-based practice and patient safety.