Night Shift Respiratory Therapist — Ventilators & Acute Care

MedStar Health; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care across patient populations under physician orders and established standards. This PRN role requires 4 shifts in a 6‑week schedule, with night shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM.

Responsibilities include delivering therapy, managing oxygen, ventilators, bronchodilators, and blood gas analysis, while documenting care and ensuring patient safety.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in respiratory care is required.
• Registry eligible is required.
• CPR (and related) certifications within defined timelines.
• Maryland licensure to practice respiratory care is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory care per physician orders and standards.
• Assesses patient needs across physical, cognitive, and emotional domains.
• Operates and monitors oxygen, humidity, ventilators, bronchodilators, and blood gas analysis.
• Documents care and participates in interdisciplinary care and safety initiatives.

Skills

Respiratory anatomy

Respiratory physiology

Respiratory equipment operation

Hazard assessment

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree or higher in respiratory care

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care across patient populations under physician orders and established standards. This PRN role requires 4 shifts in a 6‑week schedule, with night shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM.

Responsibilities include delivering therapy, managing oxygen, ventilators, bronchodilators, and blood gas analysis, while documenting care and ensuring patient safety.