Respiratory Therapist

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Manager may or may not interview. Clinician must be okay with this. If Clinician has questions, please email the AM.

Required Skills/Experience:

• 2 years of experience as an RRT in Adult Critical Care and NICU

• Required Skills: Adult Critical Care, NICU, Care of Patient With, Medication Administration, Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, Inhaled steroids, Isuprel, Lidocaine, Perforomist, Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, Spiriva, Terbutaline Sulfate, Tobramycin, Xopenex, Airway Management Devices/Suctioning, Endrotracheal tube/suctioning, Extubation, Nasal airway placement, Nasal airway suctioning, Oral airway placement, Oral/nasal Suctioning, Pulmonary Hygiene, Sputum specimen collection, Tracheostomy care/management, Medication Delivery Systems, Aerosol set up mask, Aerosol set up trach, Medihaler, Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI), Nebulizer, Hand held, T-piece, Trach collar, Oxygen therapy, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Trach collar, Ventilator Management, BiPAP, CPAP, Troubleshooting high pressure alarms, Weaning from mechanical ventilation, Neonatal/Pediatrics - Equipment/procedures, Assist in high risk delivery, Umbilical blood gases, Professional Knowledge and Skills, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Draeger V500, Draeger VN500, Servo U

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Emergency Department, Bronchoscopy, Bicarbonate, Inhaled Flolan, Ketamine, Mucomyst, Nitric Oxide (INo), Theophylline

• Teaching Hospital Experience, Community Hospital Experience

Required Credentials:

• You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing.

• Drivers License/State ID: Government issued photo ID. A valid driver's license will be required if driving on behalf of MedStar Health is an essential function of the job.

• References must cover at least 1 full year of relevant experience in specialty within the past 3 years.

Shift & Scheduling:

• On Call/Weekend Requirement: No on call requirement, every other weekend required;

• Holiday coverage expected

Floating Requirements: Float between Adult and NICU