Respiratory Therapist

14 hours 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 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge in respiratory care and demonstrate a commitment to delivering high-quality patient outcomes.

The Respiratory Therapist will work closely with physicians to provide respiratory care services, utilizing established standards, practices, and protocols. This role requires a working knowledge of human respiratory anatomy, physiology, and pathology related to respiratory care.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients of all ages and backgrounds. Additionally, they will be able to remain calm and function under stressful conditions.

Primary Duties:
  • Assess the physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural dimensions of patients, as well as their educational needs, and document accordingly.
  • Perform all respiratory therapy treatments and services, including the application, operation, monitoring, and management of equipment and services provided.
  • Employ principles of therapeutic communication, interviewing techniques, problem-solving, and crisis intervention when performing patient care.
  • Respond to cardiopulmonary resuscitation situations, maintaining the airway, providing oxygen and ventilation, and performing closed chest cardiac massage.
Qualifications:
  • Associate degree or higher from an AMA-accredited program in respiratory care.
  • CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) or NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist or Pulmonary Function Technician.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification within one year of hire.
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Certification Program) within one year of hire.
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification within one year of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related healthcare field.
  • RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $59.26 per hour.


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