Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist - Acute Care

MedStar Health; Parkville (MD); On-site; USD 49,152 - 89,144; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver high-quality respiratory care in Parkville, Maryland. The candidate will work full-time night shifts, primarily from 7 PM to 7:30 AM, with responsibilities including patient assessments, operating respiratory equipment, and participating in emergencies. A minimum of an Associate's degree in respiratory care and less than 1 year of acute care experience is required. The position offers a competitive pay range of $35.68–$64.71 per hour.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (AMA-accredited program in respiratory care) required.
• Less than 1 year acute-care experience; registry-eligible required.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner must maintain license in Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory care to all patient populations.
• Performs all respiratory therapy treatments and services.
• Responds to cardiopulmonary resuscitation emergencies.

Skills

Respiratory care knowledge

Teamwork skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in respiratory care

Bachelor’s degree in related healthcare field

Tools

Respiratory care equipment

EKG machines

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver high-quality respiratory care in Parkville, Maryland. The candidate will work full-time night shifts, primarily from 7 PM to 7:30 AM, with responsibilities including patient assessments, operating respiratory equipment, and participating in emergencies. A minimum of an Associate's degree in respiratory care and less than 1 year of acute care experience is required. The position offers a competitive pay range of $35.68–$64.71 per hour.