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Job Summary:
MedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team! We are looking for someone able to perform patient testing on adult patients, evaluate patient status and provide appropriate treatment and diagnostic tests, and maintain confidential patient files.
This individual will be responsible for performing adult pulmonary function testing, stress testing, arterial punctures, and pulse oximetry for the laboratories in the Department of Medicine. Acts as a resource to and consults with physicians on matters pertaining to diagnostic testing. Performs operations calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of diagnostic, therapeutic and computer equipment. The incumbent will also perform inventory and ordering of supplies and medicine.
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses." Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!
Primary Duties:
1. Independently performs all specified pulmonary function tests requested by the physicians. These include but are not limited to spirometry, flow loops, Helium dilution, nitrogen washout, and plethysmograph lung volume, diffusion capacity, broncho-dilator & methacholine studies, arterial blood gas draws, pulse oximetry, and maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressure measurements. Performs bronchospasm evaluations to determine the effect of medication on pulmonary abilities reflected by previous pulmonary function studies. Performs all required calibrations as needed, maintains documentation for review by regulatory agencies, (i.e. DCRA, JACHO).
2. Completes all patient histories, demographic data, & billing information, maintaining the confidentiality of all records and files. Updates and maintains the patient database. As possible, schedule appointments and follow-ups and make appropriate confirmation calls. Completes all paperwork for each patient visit taking care to utilize the correct codes and documentation for follow-up. Makes notations of test results, and calibration from equipment for physician review. Modifies treatment and testing plans to appropriate pediatric formats for all non-adult patients. Maintains files for completed testing.
3. Offers instruction and therapy in anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system regarding specific diseases, use of an inhaler, aerosol inhalation, chest percussion, postural drainage exercises, pursed lips or abdominal breathing exercises, ambulatory breathing exercises, and coughing techniques.
4. Orders all medical, miscellaneous, and drug supplies for each laboratory use. Maintains cleanliness, order, and safety of labs. Keeps equipment in good functioning order, requesting maintenance service when needed. Sterilizes and cleans equipment according to standards and procedural guidelines.
5. Performs billing for Physician part of the neuro-diagnostic testing, maintains records, and files completed paperwork appropriately. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams
Qualifications:
Associate's degree: Respiratory Therapy or equivalent in an allied health profession with concentrated study in mathematics and/or physics.
Statistical knowledge is essential. Knowledge of arterial blood draws, spirometry, flow volume loops, diffusing compacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO), lung volumes, bronchodilator and methacholine measurements and calibrations. Knowledge of both adult and pediatric pulmonary functions and test procedures.
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Certified Pulmonary Function Technician (CPFT), or Professional Registration as a Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) must be obtained within 1 Year.
Preferred Certification: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
Consideration will be given to an appropriate combination of education/training and experience.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity—we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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