Impactful Acute Care Respiratory Therapist

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Baltimore, MD, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care across patient populations following physician orders and established protocols. You will operate ventilators, monitor patient response, and communicate with the care team.

The role requires an associate degree in respiratory care, MD/DC licensure, and registry eligibility with CPR/ACLS. Experience in acute care is preferred; RRT is a plus. This on-site position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in respiratory care from an AMA-accredited program (AAS or higher).
• Less than 1 year acute care experience; registry eligible.
• RCP license required in MD/DC; NBRC CRT certification required; RRT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care treatments per physician orders.
• Monitor and operate respiratory care equipment and services.
• Review EMR and physician orders; document care provided.

Skills

Respiratory knowledge

Patient assessment

Interpersonal communication

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

AAS in Respiratory Care

Bachelor’s in related healthcare field (preferred)

Tools

Ventilators

Blood Gas Analysis

EKG machines

Spirometry

Job description

MedStar Health in Baltimore, MD, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care across patient populations following physician orders and established protocols. You will operate ventilators, monitor patient response, and communicate with the care team.

The role requires an associate degree in respiratory care, MD/DC licensure, and registry eligibility with CPR/ACLS. Experience in acute care is preferred; RRT is a plus. This on-site position offers competitive pay and benefits.