Respiratory Therapist - Days & Weekends

MedStar Health; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Alexandria, VA, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive care to diverse patient populations per physician orders and established standards. Responsibilities include operating ventilators, oxygen therapy, and lung function testing while monitoring and documenting patient responses.

The role requires an associate degree in respiratory care, CRT certification, and licensure to practice in DC; 0–3 years of acute care experience is acceptable.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in respiratory care from AMA accredited program.
• CRT certification required; DC license to practice preferred/required.
• 0–3 years of acute care experience; CPR certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory therapy per physician orders and standards.
• Operate and monitor ventilators, oxygen, humidity and related equipment.
• Interprets tests, reviews records, documents patient care and outcomes.
• Respond to emergencies, assist CPR and maintain equipment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize patient care.

Skills

Respiratory care

Ventilator operation

Teamwork

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Associate's degree in respiratory care

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Ventilators

Blood Gas Analysis

Spirometry

Job description

About this Job

General Summary of PositionPossesses and demonstrates adequate knowledge to provide respiratory care to all patient populations with technique appropriate to chronological social emotional cognitive and physical development. Respiratory care delivered is ordered by physician according to established standards practice and protocols.

Schedule: Full-time Dayshift (0700-1930). Weekdays & weekends.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.Assesses the physical psychosocial spiritual & cultural dimensions of the patient as well as educational needs and appropriately documents.Performs all respiratory therapy treatments and services including but not limited to: application operation monitoring and management of all equipment and services provided. Service to include but not limited to: oxygen mixed gas and humidity; monitoring; ventilators (Invasive and Non-invasive); bronchial hygiene; lung expansion; Spirometry testing; EKG machines; Blood Gas Analysis.Employs principles of therapeutic communication interviewing techniques problem solving and crisis intervention when performing patient care.Reviews electronic medical records and physician orders throughout work shift.Responds performs and participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation by maintaining the airway providing oxygen and ventilation via mask endotracheal tube or other devices and performs closed chest cardiac massage.Facilitates workflow efficiency monitoring interdepartmental systems and processes departmental policies and procedures and making recommendations for improvements as needed.Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all inclusive.

Minimal Qualifications

• Education: Associate‘s degree or higher from an AMA accredited program in respiratory care required
• Bachelor‘s degree in related healthcare field preferred
• Experience: 0-3 years of acute care experience required
• Registry eligible required
• Licenses and Certifications: CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NRBC) required
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NRBC) preferred
• Must process and maintain license to practice Respiratory Care in the District of Columbia
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of human respiratory anatomy physiology and pathology as related to respiratory careKnowledge of the operation of respiratory care equipment and its application in a clinical settingAbility to assess hazardous conditions related to respiratory care and take corrective actionAbility to remain calm and function under stressful conditionsMust work well as a team member; must be articulate and communicate well with all types of people

This position has a hiring range of : USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.