Respiratory Therapist – ICU/NICU Specialist (Day Shift)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work enviro

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a full-time Day Shift. The ideal candidate will deliver competent respiratory care, perform patient assessments, manage ventilator and life-support equipment, and document progress per hospital policy.

Requirements include graduation from a two-year RT program, DC licensure, NBRC RRT certification, and BLS/PALS/ACLS. 3–5 years’ acute care experience, with ICU/Peds/ER/NICU exposure, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved two-year respiratory therapist program.
• Licensed by the District of Columbia Health Regulation.
• Licensed as an RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist and NBRC certified.
• BLS, PALS, and ACLS required (American Heart Association).
• Minimum 3–5 years full-time experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapist in an acute care setting.
• Experience working with ICU, PEDS ER, and NICU.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to patients in a competent, capable, caring, and efficient manner.
• Demonstrate understanding of the range of treatment needed by patients.
• Perform patient evaluations and assessments according to department and hospital policy.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessment on all assigned patients, including review of systems.
• Demonstrate proficiency in diagnostic and monitoring procedures and document results accurately and completely.
• Initiate and update a comprehensive plan of care according to patients’ needs.
• Ensure documentation reflects patients’ progress towards desired outcomes.
• Respond to Rapid Response and Code Blues.
• Demonstrate and verbalize plan, implement and evaluate complex respiratory procedures for patients.
• May provide respiratory therapy procedures to patients outside of special care areas.
• Demonstrate and verbalize the proper procedure for assisting with bronchoscopies.
• Evaluate and document the patient’s response to nursing and medical intervention.
• Perform other job duties/assignments as assigned.

Skills

RRT Certification

Ventilator management

Education

Two-year RT program

Job description

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a full-time Day Shift. The ideal candidate will deliver competent respiratory care, perform patient assessments, manage ventilator and life-support equipment, and document progress per hospital policy.

Requirements include graduation from a two-year RT program, DC licensure, NBRC RRT certification, and BLS/PALS/ACLS. 3–5 years’ acute care experience, with ICU/Peds/ER/NICU exposure, is preferred.