Job Description

General Summary of Position
Functions as a resource for departmental staff. Provides consultation for clinical problem solving. Communicates issues to physicians, nurses, or other departmental staff members.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Associate\'s degree Required

Experience

• Prior work experience not required Required

Licenses and Certifications

• CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist or NBRC Registered Pulmonary Function Technician from an accredited Respiratory Care Program. Required and
• Cert Pulmonary Function Techno - CPFT NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist or NBRC Registered Pulmonary Function Technician from an accredited Respiratory Care Program. Required
• Valid license in the State of Maryland. Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Evaluates and integrates appropriate new technologies into cardiopulmonary care.
• Functions as a clinical liaison between cardiopulmonary staff, physicians, and nursing staff when patient care issues are involved.
• Identifies cardiopulmonary clinical issues and needs in patient care areas and participates in problem solving.
• In conjunction with the management team, develops, manages, and performs competency testing of cardiopulmonary staff.
• Participates in monitoring variances and facilitating resolution.
• Performs patient assessment, prescribes therapy, and modifies treatment according to policy, procedure, and guidelines.
• Performs the duties of a technician/technologist as necessary
• Provides didactic and clinical instruction of cardiopulmonary personnel in the policy and procedure of cardiopulmonary care to ensure adequate knowledge and clinical skills.
• Serves as a clinical resource for medical and nursing staff, ancillary departments, and cardiopulmonary staff.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

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\xe2\x80\x99s how we treat people.

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