Respiratory Therapist
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: February 4, 2025
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Job Description:
General Summary of Position
Job Summary:MedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Care
Practitioner to -join our team -at Union Memorial Hospital! -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.We are looking for someone -with 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. -Join one of the largest healthcare systems
in the Baltimore-Washington metro -region, -also recognized as one
of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". 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. -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 $34.98 - $62.52
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Keywords: MEDSTAR HEALTH, Towson , Respiratory Therapist, Healthcare , Baltimore, Maryland
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