Night Shift Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator Care

MEDSTAR HEALTH; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

MEDSTAR HEALTH is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist for night shifts across our regional health system to deliver evidence-based respiratory care.

You will perform assessments, implement physician-ordered therapies, manage ventilators and airways, respond to emergencies, and collaborate with nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals using EMR systems. This role supports a mission-driven culture focused on excellence and compassionate community care.

Qualifications

• Perform patient assessments and implement physician-ordered therapies.
• Manage ventilators and airways for diverse patients.
• Respond quickly to emergencies in a fast-paced setting.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians and allied health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and implement physician-ordered therapies.
• Manage ventilators and airways and respond to emergencies.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians and allied health professionals using EMR systems.

Skills

Assessment

Ventilator management

Emergency response

EMR systems

Collaborative care

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

MEDSTAR HEALTH is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist for night shifts across our regional health system to deliver evidence-based respiratory care.

You will perform assessments, implement physician-ordered therapies, manage ventilators and airways, respond to emergencies, and collaborate with nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals using EMR systems. This role supports a mission-driven culture focused on excellence and compassionate community care.