Compassionate Respiratory Therapist — Acute Care

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver respiratory therapies per physician orders across patient populations. You will operate equipment, monitor ventilators, perform assessments, and document patient needs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include an associate degree in respiratory care, state licensure (Maryland/DC), registry eligibility, and CPR/ACLS within 90 days. This on-site role offers a competitive hourly wage and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in respiratory care; Bachelors degree preferred.
• Less than 1 year acute care experience; registry eligible.
• RCP license in Maryland and/or DC required; CPR/ACLS as noted in policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to all patient populations as ordered by physicians.
• Assess patient needs and document educational requirements and psychosocial factors.
• Operate and monitor all respiratory care equipment and therapies; respond to emergencies and CPR.

Skills

Respiratory care

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver respiratory therapies per physician orders across patient populations. You will operate equipment, monitor ventilators, perform assessments, and document patient needs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include an associate degree in respiratory care, state licensure (Maryland/DC), registry eligibility, and CPR/ACLS within 90 days. This on-site role offers a competitive hourly wage and professional growth opportunities.