Respiratory Therapist PRN - As Needed

Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People! At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others.As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay. Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance available for regular status full and part time employees. Summary Set up and operate devices such as non-invasive mechanical ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, oxygen tanks, concentrators, and compressors, following specified parameters of treatment per physicians order.Provide emergency care and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, mode, and duration of therapy, compatible with physicians' orders.Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, breath sounds, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.Read prescription, physicians order, and review patient information to assess patient condition.Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient spect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary.Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, home safety, travel, and processes to facilitate independence. Instruct on the use of medications and proper care of respiratory equipment.Perform trach care, medication administration, chest physiotherapy, and instruct patients in pulmonary hygiene, essentials of humidity and hydration.Perform lung capacity and oximetry measurement and adjust therapy to obtain optimum results.Conduct thorough evaluation of patients to assess cardiopulmonary municate results in a timely manner to physicians and staff.Maintain productivity guidelines and adjust schedule as necessary to achieve goals.Precise documentation is required at all times.May be assigned other duties as appropriate.QualificationsAssociate's degree in Respiratory Therapy requiredMust have knowledge of and expertise for geriatric population and/or rehabilitationCurrent and valid RRT or CRT licenseGraduate of an AMA approved respiratory therapy programActive Respiratory Care license in the state you will be workingCPR certification required, or willing to obtain within six months of employmentGeriatric and rehabilitation experience preferredExperience working as a Respiratory Therapist in a long-term care facility, pulmonary rehabilitation department, LTAC, or hospital settingExcellent organizational and communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively and with minimal supervisionCompassionate and caring attitudeAbility to perform necessary documentation and maintain productivity guidelinesAbility to lift and or move items with weights of 10-35lbs using proper lifting techniques and asking for assistance when necessaryManual dexterity and skillful use of hands when working with residents and equipmentMay be climbing, grasping, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, standing, walking or liftingPay range : $24.74 - $40.07 per hour Category: Respiratory Therapy

Created: 2026-03-02