Respiratory Care Practitioner

3 weeks ago


Baltimore, Maryland, United States Medstar Full time
Job Summary:
MedStar Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide exceptional patient care at MedStar Harbor Hospital. The ideal candidate will be a certified respiratory therapist with strong knowledge in the field, able to demonstrate expertise in respiratory care and work well as a team member.

The successful candidate will have working knowledge of human respiratory anatomy, physiology, and pathology related to respiratory care, as well as the ability to assess hazardous conditions and take corrective action.

Responsibilities will include assessing the physical, psychosocial, spiritual & cultural dimensions of patients, performing respiratory therapy treatments and services, and employing principles of therapeutic communication and problem-solving.

The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background, with an Associate degree in respiratory care or higher, and be registry eligible. Some acute experience is preferred, but not required.

MedStar Health offers a competitive salary range of $34.98 - $59.26 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move.


Primary Duties:

Assesses the physical, psychosocial, spiritual & cultural dimensions of the patient as well as educational needs and document appropriately.

Performs all respiratory therapy treatments and services, including but not limited to: application, operation, monitoring, and management of all equipment and services provided.


Service including but not limited to:

oxygen, mixed gas, and humidity; monitoring; ventilators (Invasive and Non-invasive); bronchial hygiene; lung expansion; Spirometry testing; EKG machines; Blood Gas Analysis.

Employs principles of therapeutic communication, interviewing techniques, problem solving and crisis intervention when performing patient care.

Responds, performs, and participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation by maintaining the airway, providing oxygen and ventilation via mask, endotracheal tube, or other devices, and performing closed chest cardiac massage.

Facilitates workflow efficiency, monitoring interdepartmental systems and processes, departmental policies and procedures and making recommendations for improvements as needed. Reviews electronic medical records and physician orders throughout work shift.

Qualifications:

Associate degree - Graduate of 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.
Must be registry eligible; some acute experience is preferred.

Preferred education:
Bachelor's degree in related healthcare field.

Preferred certification:
RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

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