Acute Care Respiratory Therapist – PRN, 12-Hour Shifts

MedStar Health; Virginia; On-site; USD 51,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health in the United States seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide age-appropriate respiratory care under physician orders. You will deliver treatments, monitor ventilators and airway devices, perform blood gas analyses, spirometry, and EKG monitoring while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires an AÀS in respiratory care (CRT) with NRBC certification; RRT preferred; licensure to practice in the District of Columbia may be required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must have an ASN/AÀS in respiratory care from an AMA-accredited program.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related healthcare field is preferred.
• CRT certification required; NRBC.
• RRT preferred; DC licensing may apply where required.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory care per physician orders according to standards and protocols.
• Assess patient physical, psychosocial, educational needs and document accordingly.
• Administers treatments including oxygen, gas mixtures, humidity, bronchial hygiene, lung expansion, ventilation support, spirometry, and related monitoring.
• Communicates effectively with patients and families; participates in crisis intervention when needed.
• Reviews EMR and physician orders during shift; participates in CPR and airway management as required.
• Promotes workflow efficiency and adherence to safety and department procedures.

Skills

Respiratory anatomy/physiology

Respiratory equipment operation

Hazard assessment

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration & communication

Education

Associate degree in respiratory care

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare field (preferred)

Tools

Ventilators

Blood Gas Analysis

Spirometry

EKG machines

Job description

MedStar Health in the United States seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide age-appropriate respiratory care under physician orders. You will deliver treatments, monitor ventilators and airway devices, perform blood gas analyses, spirometry, and EKG monitoring while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires an AÀS in respiratory care (CRT) with NRBC certification; RRT preferred; licensure to practice in the District of Columbia may be required where applicable.