Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist for the Night Shift at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. The successful candidate will deliver exceptional patient care by leveraging their knowledge in respiratory practices, while collaborating with a healthcare team. Candidates must possess a variety of certifications and demonstrate strong communication skills, especially in high-pressure settings.

Benefits

10K Sign On Bonus

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA accredited program with AAS degree or higher.
• Must be registry eligible; some acute experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the physical, psychosocial, and cultural dimensions of patients.
• Performs all respiratory therapy treatments, including ventilators and bronchial hygiene.
• Facilitates workflow efficiency and monitors departmental processes.

Skills

Knowledge of human respiratory anatomy

Ability to assess hazardous conditions

Therapeutic communication skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Associate degree in respiratory care

Bachelor's degree in related healthcare field

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Basic Life Support Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification

Neonatal Resuscitation Certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification

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General Summary Of Position

MedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center! The ideal candidate will be a certified respiratory therapist who 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.

General Summary Of Position

MedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center! The ideal candidate will be a certified respiratory therapist who 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.

We are looking for someone with working knowledge of human respiratory anatomy, physiology, and pathology related to respiratory care. Knowledge of the operation of respiratory care equipment and its application in a clinical setting. The ability to assess hazardous conditions related to respiratory care and take corrective action. The ability to work with patients of all ages (neonatal to geriatrics). The ability to remain calm and function under stressful conditions. Must work well as a team member; must be articulate and communicate well with all kinds of people.

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Primary Duties

• Assesses the physical, psychosocial, spiritual & cultural dimensions of the patient as well as educational needs and document appropriately. Where applicable, refers to the competency validation documents for population(s) served.
• Performs all respiratory therapy treatments and services, including but not limited to: application, operation, monitoring, and management of all equipment and services provided. Service including 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.
• Responds, performs, and participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation by maintaining the airway, providing oxygen and ventilation via mask, endotracheal tube, or other devices, and performing closed chest cardiac massage.
• Facilitates workflow efficiency, monitoring interdepartmental systems and processes, departmental policies and procedures and making recommendations for improvements as needed. Reviews electronic medical records and physician orders throughout work shift.
  
  

Qualifications

• Associate degree - Graduate of an AMA accredited program in respiratory care with an AAS Degree or higher.
• CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) - NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist or NBRC Registered Pulmonary Function Technician from an accredited Respiratory Care Program is required.
• BLS - Basic Life Support required.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, required within one year of hire.
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Certification Program, required within one year of hire.
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification, required within one year of hire.
• Must be registry eligible; some acute experience is preferred.
• Preferred education: Bachelor’s degree in related healthcare field.
• Preferred certification: RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

This position has a hiring range of $CUSTOM.SALARY.MIN - $CUSTOM.SALARY.MAX

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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