Certified Respiratory Therapist

Job description: USGP has an opportunity for a CERTIFIED RESPIRATORY TECHNICIAN to provide services to our military service members, their families, and veterans with the PEDIATRIC DEPARTMENT at WALTER REED MILITARY MEDICAL CENTER, MDQUALIFICATIONS:Graduation from associate degree from a respiratory therapist which is certified by Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), or Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Basic Cardiopulmonary Life Support (BCLS). Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT) is required, and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is desirable. At least ten years of general pediatric clinical experience with emphasis as a Certified Pediatric Respiratory Therapist. Valid, unrestricted, license, in Respiratory Therapy, at least one state, territory or commonwealth of the U.S.JOB DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITIED TO:The contracted Respiratory Therapist will be knowledgeable in professional care theories, principles, practices, and procedures to perform nursing assignments of moderate difficulty and experience in assessing children as appropriate. Knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of basic word processing, data entry and automated medical records. Knowledge of aseptic technique to avoid infection of self and patient contamination and equipment. Set up and monitor a variety of complex respiratory equipment. Assess the cardiopulmonary condition of assigned patients using data acquired through physical examination and respiratory monitoring and diagnostic equipment. Draw arterial, venous and mixed venous blood samples. Perform airway and tube care on intensive care patients. On the basis of patient assessment and analysis of blood gas data, independently make adjustment to ventilator settings. Determine the effectiveness and/or need for change in the therapy being administered. Monitor and interpret values such as pulmonary artery pressure, pulmonary capillary wedge pressure, mixed venous oxygen content, and cardiac output for the purpose of reporting patient status and making a recommendation to physicians regarding treatment. At USGP, we are invested in the growth and support of the veterans, and their families, that we serve. In order to provide our best to the community, we are committed to nurturing and evolving our ever-growing diverse network of dedicated professionals and ensuring that our employees are valued for their efforts and able to grow as an individual and achieve their career goals. This is a great opportunity for a team player who is passionate about service and wants to grow their career through the unique knowledge gained by working at a federal facility. USGP is an Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status We look forward to receiving your resume!