Respiratory Therapist - PRN
$74,214–$74,214 year
On-siteLanham, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Assess physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural dimensions of patients while documenting educational needs. Perform respiratory therapy treatments including oxygen management, ventilator monitoring, bronchial hygiene, lung expansion, spirometry, EKGs, and blood gas analysis. Operate, monitor, and manage all respiratory equipment. Apply therapeutic communication, interviewing techniques, problem-solving, and crisis intervention during patient care. Review electronic medical records and physician orders throughout shifts. Respond to and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation by maintaining airways, providing oxygen and ventilation via mask or endotracheal tube, and performing closed-chest cardiac massage. Contribute to department goals, adhere to policies and safety standards, and facilitate workflow efficiency by monitoring interdepartmental systems.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree (AAS) or higher from an AMA accredited program in respiratory care
- 0-3 years of acute care experience
- Registry eligible
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NRBC)
- RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in Maryland
- CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days
- ACLS NRP PALS and other certifications
- Working knowledge of human respiratory anatomy physiology and pathology as related to respiratory care
- Knowledge of the operation of respiratory care equipment and its application in a clinical setting
- Ability to assess hazardous conditions related to respiratory care and take corrective action
- Ability to remain calm and function under stressful conditions
- Must work well as a team member
- Must be articulate and communicate well with all types of people
- Possesses and demonstrates adequate knowledge to provide respiratory care to all patient populations with technique appropriate to chronological social emotional cognitive and physical development
- Various PRN Shifts available - Day, Nights, Weekends, Holidays
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related healthcare field
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