Respiratory Therapist - Part-time

MedStar Health; Rossville (MD); On-site; USD 49,152 - 81,057; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a part-time Respiratory Care Practitioner in Rossville, Maryland. The role involves providing respiratory care to patients across various settings. Candidates must have an Associate's degree in respiratory care and relevant certifications.

Responsibilities include performing therapy treatments, assessing patient needs, and adhering to best practices. The position offers a pay range of USD 35.68 to USD 58.84 per hour.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year acute care experience; registry eligible required.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in Maryland.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist from the National Board for Respiratory Care required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care when ordered by a physician.
• Assesses and documents patient's needs.
• Performs respiratory therapy treatments and manages equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of respiratory anatomy

Operation of respiratory care equipment

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in respiratory care

Bachelor's degree in a related healthcare field

Tools

Ventilators

EKG machines

Blood gas analysis equipment

Job description

About the Job

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 is delivered when ordered by a physician in accordance with established standards of practice and protocols.

General Summary of Position

Schedule: part‑time; 7 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.; 2 shifts each week with rotating weekends.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of 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 documents appropriately.
• Performs all respiratory therapy treatments and services, including but not limited to application, operation, monitoring and management of all equipment and services provided: oxygen, mixed gas, 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 the work shift.
• Responds, performs, and participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation by maintaining the airway and providing oxygen and ventilation via mask, endotracheal tube or other devices, and performs closed chest cardiac massage.
• Facilitates workflow efficiency by 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 are not considered all inclusive.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Utilizes all organizational resources effectively and efficiently.
• Where applicable refers to the competency validation documents for the population(s) served.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Associate’s degree from an AMA‑accredited program in respiratory care (AAS or higher) required.
• Bachelor’s degree (Baccalaureate) in a 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 a license to practice Respiratory Care in Maryland and/or the District of Columbia based on hospital location.
• CRT – Certified Respiratory Therapist; licensed as a CRT from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
• RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist; RRT from NBRC preferred.
• CPR – Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (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.
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support; ACLS, NRP, PALS, and other certifications required within a year where 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.
• Ability to assess hazardous conditions related to respiratory care and take corrective action.
• Ability to work with patients of all ages (neonatal to geriatric).
• 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.

Compensation

USD 35.68 – USD 58.84 /Hr.