Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

MedStar Health; Edgewood (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Edgewood, MD is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care across patient populations per physician orders and established protocols. The role requires knowledge of airway management, oxygen therapy, ventilators, and diagnostic testing, with emphasis on safety and quality standards.

Candidates must have an AMA-accredited program and AAS or higher; registry eligibility required, with CPR and ACLS within 1 year.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an AMA-accredited program in respiratory care (AAS or higher) required.
• Registry eligible is required; RCP licensure in MD/DC as applicable.
• ACLS, CPR and related certifications required within a year where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services per physician orders and standards.
• Assess patient needs across age groups and document educational needs.
• Operate and monitor respiratory care equipment including ventilators, oxygen, humidity, and monitoring devices.
• Review EMR and physician orders; participate in CPR and airway management as needed.
• Collaborate with care teams to improve workflow and patient safety.

Skills

Respiratory anatomy & physiology

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

AAS in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's degree in related healthcare field

Tools

Ventilators (Invasive & Non-invasive)

Spirometry equipment

Blood Gas Analyzers

ECG machines

Job description

MedStar Health in Edgewood, MD is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care across patient populations per physician orders and established protocols. The role requires knowledge of airway management, oxygen therapy, ventilators, and diagnostic testing, with emphasis on safety and quality standards.

Candidates must have an AMA-accredited program and AAS or higher; registry eligibility required, with CPR and ACLS within 1 year.