Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

MedStar Health; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Aberdeen, MD is seeking a Respiratory Therapist who can provide care to patients of all ages according to physician orders and established protocols. You will operate and monitor ventilators and respiratory equipment, perform lung tests, review electronic medical records, participate in CPR, and help maintain safety and quality standards across the department.

Required qualifications include graduation from an AMA-accredited respiratory care program with an AAS degree or

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-accredited respiratory care program.
• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Registry eligible required.
• Less than 1 year acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory care as ordered by physicians.
• Operates and monitors respiratory care equipment.
• Responds to CPR and manages airway and ventilation.
• Reviews EMRs and physician orders during shifts.
• Identifies opportunities to improve workflow and safety.

Skills

Respiratory anatomy

Physiology

Patient care

Crisis management

Education

AAS degree or higher

Bachelor's degree in related healthcare field preferred

Job description

MedStar Health in Aberdeen, MD is seeking a Respiratory Therapist who can provide care to patients of all ages according to physician orders and established protocols. You will operate and monitor ventilators and respiratory equipment, perform lung tests, review electronic medical records, participate in CPR, and help maintain safety and quality standards across the department.

Required qualifications include graduation from an AMA-accredited respiratory care program with an AAS degree or