Respiratory Care Practitioner I, PRN Nights

2 months ago


Upper Marlboro, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George’s County residents.

Job Description

Working under regular supervision with approved protocols or under the order of a licensed independent provider (LIP), the Respiratory Care Practitioner I (Registered) executes assignments demonstrating a basic level of clinical competence in Respiratory Care and the continuing development of proficiency in the selection of accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis necessary to evaluate and provide age appropriate treatment across all patient types in all locations to include cardiopulmonary dysfunction secondary to developmental defects, the aging process, physical injury or disease requiring the administration of inhaled medications, utilization of specialized ventilation equipment and performing a variety of respiratory care techniques. Learns and adheres to all department and facility policies and procedures.

                                                                                                                           

Key Responsibility 1: Under the oversight of a senior practitioner may manage an assigned case load and responds to emergent patient needs. Functions as part of a larger team to support all patients under the department’s care.

Key Responsibility 2: Performs respiratory care in varied patient populations.  Verifies all interventions are supported by protocol or LIP order. Observes and monitors physical signs and symptoms, general behavior, general physical response to respiratory care procedures.  Participates with LIP during patient rounds and in the initiation, modification, or discontinuation of the treatment regimen. Learns and adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal, organizational and departmental regulatory compliance standards

Key Responsibility 3: Administers therapeutic and diagnostic gases (exclusive of anesthetic agents), aerosolized medication treatments and chest physiotherapy. Administers invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation and adjusts ventilation equipment to optimize patient support.  Ensures correct ventilator alarms and settings.  Collaborates with the healthcare team when adjusting ventilation parameters and settings, as necessary in accordance with patient’s response. Evaluates the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions by reviewing chest x-rays, utilizing noninvasive monitor values and laboratory results.  Monitors patient appearance and vital signs and consults with the LIP or a senior practitioner as necessary.

 

Key Responsibility 4: Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.

 

Key Responsibility 5: Participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality.  Actively participates in student and employee training and education activities.

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree /Legacy Approved Certificate Program
  • Graduate of an accredited respiratory program
  • Licensure as a Respiratory Care practitioner by the Maryland Board of Physician Quality Assurance
  • Credentialing by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification


Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.



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