Respiratory Therapist

3 days ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Medstar Full time
Job Summary

MedStar Health is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide exceptional patient care in a dynamic clinical setting. As a certified respiratory therapist, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality respiratory care services, working closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual with a strong foundation in respiratory anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Your expertise in operating respiratory care equipment and assessing hazardous conditions will be invaluable in providing safe and effective care to patients of all ages.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with colleagues to provide seamless patient care. Your excellent communication skills and ability to work well under pressure will be essential in this role.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Assess patients' physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural dimensions, as well as their educational needs, and document accordingly.
  • Perform all respiratory therapy treatments and services, including oxygen, mixed gas, and humidity therapy, monitoring, ventilators, bronchial hygiene, lung expansion, Spirometry testing, and EKG machines.
  • Employ principles of therapeutic communication, interviewing techniques, problem-solving, and crisis intervention when performing patient care.
  • Respond to cardiopulmonary resuscitation situations, maintaining airways, providing oxygen and ventilation, and performing closed chest cardiac massage.
  • Facilitate workflow efficiency, monitoring interdepartmental systems and processes, and making recommendations for improvements as needed.
Qualifications
  • Associate's degree from 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.
  • 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.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a related healthcare field.
  • RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

This position offers a competitive salary range of $57,573.

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