RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RRT)

UHS•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The George Washington University Hospital Respiratory Care Department provides cutting-edge clinical care to various critically ill patients. The department engages in diverse education pathways, including clinical rotations for local and international respiratory therapy schools, annual respiratory education for nursing and physicians, and departmental continuing education lectures. The department also offers professional development opportunities, teamwork, interdisciplinary care, and advances in academic medicine. The hospital has various units including Cardiovascular Surgical Unit, Level III NICU, two medical ICUs, Trauma/Neuro ICU, Pulmonary Care Unit (4 beds), and general floors.

Requirements

A minimum of 0 to 1 year full time experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapist in an acute care setting
Graduation from an approved two-year respiratory therapist program
Licensed by the District of Columbia Health Regulation
Licensed as an RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist and certified by NBRC.
Licensed as a CRT Certified Respiratory Therapist or RRT (to become registered within a year)
Registered Respiratory Therapist and approved by NBRC
BLS Basic Life Support for Health Care Professionals required
ACLS and PALS within six months of hire
Excellent critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
Strong organizational and attention to detail.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Effective interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Must be able to identify and competently address needs of population served

Responsibilities

Ventilator management including the utilization of an ARDS protocol
Advanced vent modes (APRV, ASV, NAVA)
Inhaled Nitric Oxide Administration
Airway Clearance Therapies (utilizing an Airway Clearance Protocol)
Airway Management
Non-Invasive Ventilation
Oxygen Therapy
Emergency Response Teams
Emergency Department Care
Level I Trauma Center
Post-Surgical Ventilator Weaning and Care including open heart surgery, Liver transplant
Indirect Calorimetry
Bedside PFTs
Inpatient Sleep studies
Point of Care testing
ICU Mobilization
Multidisciplinary approach to tracheostomy management and speaking valves
Fulfills the needs of the patients, families and community by performing a variety of routine and intensive therapy, diagnostic procedures and patient assessments in accordance with his/her licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements.
Maintains and stocks respiratory equipment. Ensures ventilator and life support equipment are operable.