Respiratory Therapist - Nights

MedStar Health; Catonsville (MD); In loco; USD 49.000 - 89.000; Tempo pieno

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MedStar Health in Maryland is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver patient-centered respiratory therapy across age groups, following physician orders and established protocols.

You will assess patient needs, operate and monitor equipment, document care, and respond to emergencies while collaborating with the care team. Active Maryland/DC licensure and NBRC CRT are required; RRT preferred; ACLS/NRP/PALS within one year where required.

Competenze

• Must have AMA-accredited respiratory care program with AAS or higher.
• Registry eligible; acute care experience preferred; less than 1 year.
• Maryland/DC licensure required; NBRC CRT required; RRT preferred if applicable.

Mansioni

• Provide respiratory care per physician orders and established standards.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, educational needs; document appropriately.
• Operate and monitor respiratory therapy equipment; manage oxygen, ventilation, and bronchodilator therapies.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families; participate in crisis interventions when needed.
• Review electronic medical records and physician orders; ensure safety and quality standards.

Conoscenze

Respiratory care knowledge

Clinical assessment

Teamwork

Communication skills

Formazione

Associate's degree AMA accredited program in respiratory care with an AAS Degree or higher

Bachelor's degree in related healthcare field preferred

Strumenti

Ventilators

Oxygen and humidity systems

Blood Gas Analysis

Spirometry testing

EKG machines

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About this Job:

General Summary of Position
Possesses 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.

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.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Utilized all organizational resources effectively and efficiently.
• Where applicable refers to the competency validation documents for population(s) served.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• Associate's degree Graduate of an AMA accredited program in respiratory care with an AAS Degree or higher required and
• Bachelor's degree Baccalaureate degree in related healthcare field preferred

Experience

• Less than 1 year Acute Care experience. Registry eligible required

Licenses and Certifications

• RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner Must process and maintain license to practice Respiratory Care in Maryland and/or the District of Columbia based on hospital location. required and
• CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist Licensed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required. required and
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Registered respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is preferred. preferred
• 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 and
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification ACLS NRP PALS and other certifications are required within a year where required within 1 Year required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of human respiratory anatomy physiology and pathology as 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 types of people.

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