Respiratory Therapist
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 15, 2025
Job Description:
General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Care Practitioner to
join our team! We are looking for a certified respiratory therapist
who will provide our patients with extraordinary patient care by
demonstrating strong knowledge in the field. Respiratory care is
ordered by physicians according to established standards,
practices, and protocols. - We are looking for someone with working
knowledge of human respiratory anatomy, physiology, and pathology
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
kinds of people. Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the
Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the
"Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar
Health can be your next great career move! - -
Primary Duties: -
- Assesses the physical, psychosocial, spiritual & cultural
dimensions of the patient as well as educational needs and document
appropriately. Where applicable, refers to the competency
validation documents for population(s) served. -
- Performs all respiratory therapy treatments and services,
including but not limited to: application, operation, monitoring,
and management of all equipment and services provided. Service
including 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. -
- Responds, performs, and participates in cardiopulmonary
resuscitation by maintaining the airway, providing oxygen and
ventilation via mask, endotracheal tube, or other devices, and
performing closed chest cardiac massage. -
- Facilitates workflow efficiency, monitoring interdepartmental
systems and processes, departmental policies and procedures and
making recommendations for improvements as needed. Reviews
electronic medical records and physician orders throughout work
shift. - - Qualifications: -
- Associate's degree - Graduate of an AMA accredited program in
respiratory care with an AAS Degree or higher.
- CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) - NBRC Registered
Respiratory Therapist or NBRC Registered Pulmonary Function
Technician from an accredited Respiratory Care Program is
required.
- BLS - Basic Life Support required. -
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, required
within one year of hire. -
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Certification Program, required
within one year of hire. -
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification, required
within one year of hire. -
- Must be registry eligible; some acute experience is preferred.
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- Preferred education: Bachelor's degree in related healthcare
field. -
- Preferred certification: RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). - This
position has a hiring range of $34.98 -
$59.26
Keywords: MEDSTAR HEALTH, Washington DC , Respiratory Therapist, Healthcare , Washington, DC
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