- Associate's degree from a Co ARC approved institution of Respiratory Therapy, Required and
- Bachelor's degree Preferred Experience
- 1-2 years Academic curriculum requiring clinical experience in acute and critical care medicine. Required
- Prior experience and demonstrated abilities in adult, pediatric and neonatal critical care, pediatric and emergency care, and the implementation and application of patient-driven protocols Preferred
- Prior experience in quality improvement, evaluation, counseling and coaching Preferred Licenses and Certifications
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Required and
- RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner Current and valid Washington DC license Respiratory Practitioner License. Required and
- BLS - Basic Life Support BLS for the Healthcare Provider Certification. Required and
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Certifications: N.R.P., P.A.L.S., A.C.L.S. Preferred
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to develop and maintain constructive interpersonal relationships and promote team collaboration and cooperation during conflict and difficult situations.
- Has good time management skills.
- Has knowledge of best practice for clinical performance, infection prevention and patient safety.
- Ability to manage changing workloads, staff & equipment shortages and patient care issues.
- Basic computer skills: data entry, e-mail, E.M.R.
- Contributes to in-service, education and training.
- Performs procedures and treatments according to physician orders and Department Policies and Procedures.
- Monitor, evaluate and document the effectiveness of applied respiratory care techniques and equipment as indicated by the patient's condition and department polices, procedures and protocols. Communicates relevant findings to medical staff, department and nursing staff as appropriate.
- Performs basic and advanced cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures and calculations, collects and interprets data to facilitate objective patient assessment and effective care planning. Assists other health care professionals in the interpretation and clinical application of results.
- Provides complete Hand-Off Communication in adherence to The Joint Commission and MedStar Health (SBAR) standards.
- Completes clinical documentation in the EMR and/or appropriate flow sheets by the end of shift.
- Acts as Charge Therapist in absence of Supervisor when assigned; distributes assignments, responds to changes in departmental needs, and represents department.
- Assures patient safety and participates in Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
- Performs advanced life support diagnostic procedures in the Critical Care Units such as measuring exhaled carbon dioxide, bronchoscopy assistance and other cardiopulmonary diagnostics. Assist medical staff in the interpretation and clinical application of results
- Contribute to patient, family and care giver education needs
- Reads Hospital E-Mail each shift scheduled.
- Provide direct verbal and/or written communication to Supervisor and leadership any questions regarding department and hospital policies & procedures, equipment utilization, changes in work assignment and personnel issues
- Responsible for maintaining reliable work habits, attendance, and completed assignments. Prioritizes patient's care based on: emergent needs, patient safety, resources available to meet identified needs, routine care.
- Completes all Medstar Mandatory Competencies per MedStar Health policy.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all inclusive.
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