Respiratory Therapist - PRN Nightshift

MedStar Health; Fort Washington (MD); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist for night shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) in Maryland. The role involves delivering respiratory care across all patient populations per physician orders, with emphasis on safety and adherence to protocols.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, blood gas analysis, and coordination with care teams. Candidates should have an AMA-accredited associate degree in respiratory care, registry eligibility, and CPR; a bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in respiratory care from AMA-accredited program required.
• Bachelor's degree in related healthcare field preferred.
• Registry eligible required; CRT certification and Maryland license required or in process.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care as ordered by physicians according to established standards and protocols.
• Assess patient needs and document educational needs and changes in EMR.
• Perform and monitor respiratory therapy procedures including oxygen, humidification, ventilators, bronchial hygiene, and Spirometry.

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's degree in related healthcare field

Tools

CRT Certification

RCP License

CPR Certification

ACLS/NRP/PALS

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.

PRN - Various shifts; Nights only. 7pm-730am. Weekdays and weekends.

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 QualificationsEducation

Associate's degree 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

RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NRBC) preferred

Must process and maintain license to practice Respiratory Care in Maryland

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 $51.75 - USD $51.75 /Hr.