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Respiratory Care Practitioner

MedStar Health

Indian Head, MD
2 days ago
$34.98 - $59.26

Job Description

Join MedStar Health as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, where you'll provide essential respiratory care to diverse patient populations, ensuring adherence to established standards and protocols. Your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes and departmental efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide respiratory care to all patient populations
  • Assess physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural dimensions of patients
  • Perform respiratory therapy treatments and services
  • Employ therapeutic communication and problem-solving techniques
  • Review electronic medical records and physician orders
  • Participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Facilitate workflow efficiency and recommend improvements

Required Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or higher from an AMA accredited program in respiratory care
  • 0-3 years of acute care experience
  • CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
  • Must maintain license to practice Respiratory Care in Maryland
  • CPR certification for healthcare providers

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related healthcare field
  • RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner
  • Additional unit/specialty certifications

Benefits & Perks