Respiratory Care Practitioner

5 days ago


Washington, United States Medstar Full time
Company Overview

MedStar Health is one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses".

Job Summary

We are looking for a certified Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. The ideal candidate will provide extraordinary patient care by demonstrating strong knowledge in the field of respiratory care.

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; monitoring; ventilators; bronchial hygiene; lung expansion; Spirometry testing; EKG machines; Blood Gas Analysis.
  • Employ principles of therapeutic communication, interviewing techniques, problem solving, and crisis intervention when performing patient care.
  • Respond to cardiopulmonary resuscitation by maintaining the airway, providing oxygen and ventilation, and performing closed chest cardiac massage.
Qualifications
  • Associate 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 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.
  • Registry eligibility; some acute experience preferred.
Compensation

The estimated salary for this position ranges from $34.98 to $62.52 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.



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