Respiratory Therapist - Part-time

Job overview

Respiratory Therapist - Part-time Indian Head, MD | Onsite | $35.68 - $64.71/Hr This role exists to provide respiratory care to all patient populations, ordered by physicians according to established standards, practices, and protocols.

What you'll do

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Assesses the physical psychosocial spiritual & cultural dimensions of the patient as well as educational needs and appropriately documents. Performs all respiratory therapy treatments and services including but not limited to: application operation monitoring and management of all equipment and services provided. Service to include 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. Reviews electronic medical records and physician orders throughout work shift. Responds performs and participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation by maintaining the airway providing oxygen and ventilation via mask endotracheal tube or other devices and performs closed chest cardiac massage. Facilitates workflow efficiency monitoring interdepartmental systems and processes departmental policies and procedures and making recommendations for improvements as needed.

What we're looking for

Education

Associate's degree

Experience

0-3 years

Skills & competencies

respiratory therapist

indian head md

part-time

day shift

allied health

medstar health

$35.68+/hr

$64.71/hr

healthcare

patient care

About the employer

MedStar Health is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.