Night-Shift PRN Respiratory Therapist

MedStar Health; Mount Vernon (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to deliver patient-focused respiratory care across age groups. You will follow physician orders, operate ventilators, perform blood gas analysis, and monitor therapy to ensure safe outcomes.

Required are an associate degree in respiratory care and registry eligibility, with CPR within 90 days. Night shifts as listed, with PRN hours. Join a collaborative team dedicated to high-quality patient care at MedStar Health.

Qualifications

• Education required: Associate degree or higher in respiratory care.
• Registry eligible required for CRT/RCP credentials.
• CPR certification required within 90 days; ACLS/NRP/PALS may be required by department.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care per physician orders following standards and protocols.
• Operate, monitor, and manage respiratory care equipment (ventilators, spirometry, oxygen therapy, EKG, blood gas analysis).
• Document care in the EMR and communicate with the team to ensure safety and quality.
• Respond to CPR events and support airway management and resuscitation as needed.

Skills

CRT

RCP

ACLS/NRP/PALS

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

MedStar Health seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to deliver patient-focused respiratory care across age groups. You will follow physician orders, operate ventilators, perform blood gas analysis, and monitor therapy to ensure safe outcomes.

Required are an associate degree in respiratory care and registry eligibility, with CPR within 90 days. Night shifts as listed, with PRN hours. Join a collaborative team dedicated to high-quality patient care at MedStar Health.