Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Medstar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,012 - 59,012; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Washington, DC is looking for a Certified Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care for diverse patient populations. The ideal candidate has an associate's degree in respiratory care and 0-3 years of acute care experience. Responsibilities include performing therapy treatments, assessing patient needs, and participating in CPR. The position offers a salary range of $35,012 - $59,012 and requires a valid DC license.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (AAS) or higher from an AMA accredited program in respiratory care.
• 0-3 years of acute care experience required.
• Registry eligible as a Certified Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to department goals and adheres to policies and quality standards.
• Performs respiratory therapy treatments and manages related equipment.
• Participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintains airway.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Crisis intervention

Patient assessment

Knowledge of respiratory care equipment

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in respiratory care

Bachelor’s degree in related healthcare field

Tools

Ventilators

EKG machines

Blood Gas Analysis equipment

Job description

Company is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

Overview

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.

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 (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 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.

Education

• Associate’s degree (AAS) or higher from an AMA accredited program in respiratory care – Required.
• Bachelor’s degree in related healthcare field – Preferred.

Experience

• 0‑3 years of acute care experience – Required.
• Registry eligible – Required.

Licenses and Certifications

• CRT – Certified Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NRBC) – Required.
• RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NRBC) – Preferred.
• Must process and maintain license to practice Respiratory Care in the District of Columbia.
• 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.
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS and other certifications are 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 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 $35,012 - $59,012.