Respiratory Care Practitioner
4 weeks ago
MedStar Health is seeking a certified respiratory therapist to provide exceptional patient care by demonstrating strong knowledge in the field of respiratory care. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of human respiratory anatomy, physiology, and pathology related to respiratory care, as well as the operation of respiratory care equipment and its application in a clinical setting.
Key Responsibilities- 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 oxygen, mixed gas, and humidity; monitoring; ventilators (invasive and non-invasive); bronchial hygiene; lung expansion; Spirometry testing; EKG machines; and 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 via mask, endotracheal tube, or other devices, and performing closed chest cardiac massage.
- Facilitate workflow efficiency, monitoring interdepartmental systems and processes, departmental policies and procedures, and making recommendations for improvements as needed.
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree in a related healthcare field.
- RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
This position has a hiring range of $34.158 - $57.573.
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