MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

Respiratory Therapist

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 11

Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$36.06 - $60.78 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An associate degree or higher from an American Medical Association-accredited respiratory care program, with an Associate of Applied Science degree or higher.
Certification as a Certified Respiratory Therapist, or NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist or NBRC Registered Pulmonary Function Technician credential from an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
Basic Life Support certification is required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is required within one year of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Certification Program certification is required within one year of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification is required within one year of hire.
Must be eligible for registry.
Working knowledge of human respiratory anatomy, physiology, and pathology related to respiratory care.
Knowledge of respiratory care equipment operation and its application in a clinical setting.
Ability to assess hazardous conditions related to respiratory care and take corrective action.
Ability to work with patients from neonatal through geriatric ages.
Ability to remain calm and function under stressful conditions.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and others.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural dimensions, as well as educational needs, and document findings appropriately; refer to competency validation documents for populations served where applicable.
Perform respiratory therapy treatments and services, including applying, operating, monitoring, and managing equipment and services such as oxygen, mixed gas, humidity, ventilators, bronchial hygiene, lung expansion, spirometry testing, electrocardiogram machines, and blood gas analysis.
Use therapeutic communication, interviewing techniques, problem solving, and crisis intervention while performing patient care.
Respond to, perform, and participate in 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 by monitoring interdepartmental systems and processes and departmental policies and procedures, and recommending improvements as needed.
Review electronic medical records and physician orders throughout the work shift.

Desired Qualifications

Some acute-care experience is preferred.
A bachelor’s degree in a related healthcare field is preferred.
Registered Respiratory Therapist certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care is preferred.

About the Job

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The ideal candidate will be a certified respiratory therapist who will provide our patients with extraordinary patient care by demonstrating strong knowledge in the field. Respiratory care is ordered by physicians according to established standards, practices, and protocols.

As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will possess working knowledge of human respiratory anatomy, physiology, and pathology related to respiratory care. Knowledge of the operation of respiratory care equipment and its application in a clinical setting. The ability to assess hazardous conditions related to respiratory care and take corrective action. The ability to work with patients of all ages (neonatal to geriatrics). The ability to remain calm and function under stressful conditions. Must work well as a team member; must be articulate and communicate well with all kinds of people.

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Primary Duties:

Assesses the physical, psychosocial, spiritual & cultural dimensions of the patient as well as educational needs and document appropriately. Where applicable, refers to the competency validation documents for population(s) served.

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).

This position has a hiring range of

USD $36.06 - USD $60.78 /Hr.

About the Company

MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, with hospitals, ambulatory and urgent care centers, and a health research institute. It delivers medical care through a network of facilities and care teams, supported by ongoing education and research to inform everyday practice. It stands out through its Georgetown University academic partnership, large regional network, and emphasis on patient experience, education, and research. Its goal is to improve regional health by providing high-quality medical care and advancing medicine through education and clinical excellence.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $29M
Headquarters: Columbia, MD
Founded: 1999

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