Respiratory Therapist - PRN Nightshift

MedStar Health; Clarksburg (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PRN shifts

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for PRN shifts (day, night, weekends, holidays). You will provide respiratory care per physician orders, assess patients, operate and monitor ventilators, and document care in the EMR.

Licensure in Maryland and CRT certification are required, with RRT preferred. The role requires 0–3 years of acute care experience, up-to-date CPR/NRP, and ongoing certifications as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in respiratory care required
• Bachelor's degree in related healthcare field preferred
• 0-3 years of acute care experience required
• Registry eligible required
• CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist required, RRT preferred
• RCP license in Maryland required
• CPR (AHA/Red Cross) within 90 days required
• ACLS/NRP/ PALS may be required within a year where applicable

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care per physician orders following standards and protocols
• Assess patient physical, psychosocial, spiritual and educational needs and document appropriately
• Perform all respiratory therapy treatments and services including oxygen, humidity, ventilation, bronchial hygiene, spirometry, EKG, and blood gas analysis
• Monitor equipment operation and maintain patient airway and ventilation
• Contribute to department goals and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements
• Review EMR and physician orders during shifts
• Respond to emergencies and participate in CPR as needed
• Identify workflow improvements and support interdepartmental processes

Skills

Respiratory care knowledge

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in respiratory care

Bachelor's degree in related healthcare field

Tools

Ventilators

Spirometry

Blood Gas Analysis

EKG machines

Job description

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.

Various PRN Shifts available - Day, Nights, Weekends, Holidays.

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.

Minimal Qualifications

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
• RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in Maryland required
• 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 : USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.