Acute Care Respiratory Therapist: Ventilation & Testing

MedStar Health; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health's MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care to diverse patient populations according to physician orders and established protocols.

The role requires an AAS in Respiratory Care, 1–3 years acute care experience, CRT certification, and Maryland licensure; duties include ventilator management, blood gas analysis, bronchodilator therapy, and CPR response, all while emphasizing teamwork and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in respiratory care (AAS) required.
• Bachelor's degree in related healthcare field preferred.
• 1–3 years acute care experience.
• CRT certification required; RRT preferred.
• Maryland respiratory care license required.
• CPR (AHA/NRP/BLS) certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy per physician orders and established protocols.
• Assess patient needs across physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational domains and document accordingly.
• Operate and monitor respiratory care equipment including ventilators and monitoring devices.
• Demonstrate therapeutic communication, problem solving, and crisis intervention in care delivery.
• Review electronic medical records and physician orders during shifts.
• Respond to CPR events and airway management with appropriate procedures.

Skills

Respiratory care knowledge

Ventilator management

Spirometry

Blood Gas Analysis

Team communication

Education

AAS in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's degree in related healthcare field

Tools

Ventilators

Blood Gas Analyzers

Spirometry equipment

Job description

MedStar Health's MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care to diverse patient populations according to physician orders and established protocols.

The role requires an AAS in Respiratory Care, 1–3 years acute care experience, CRT certification, and Maryland licensure; duties include ventilator management, blood gas analysis, bronchodilator therapy, and CPR response, all while emphasizing teamwork and patient safety.