Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join MedStar Health as a Respiratory Therapist on a night shift! You will provide exceptional patient care, applying your expertise in respiratory therapy. The role involves assessing patient needs, managing respiratory care equipment, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure the best outcomes. This is a full-time opportunity in a respected healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Certified respiratory therapist with strong knowledge in respiratory care.
• Ability to work under stress and with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' respiratory needs and provide appropriate therapy.
• Operate and manage respiratory care equipment.
• Participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation efforts.

Skills

Knowledge of respiratory anatomy

Ability to assess hazardous conditions

Effective communication

Education

Certification as a Respiratory Therapist

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General Summary Of Position

MedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital 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 Washington Hospital 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.

As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will possess 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.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

This position has a hiring range of $35.012 - $59.012

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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