PRN Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist (Acute Care)

MedStar Health; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist for night shifts (7pm-7:30am) in Maryland. You will provide respiratory care per physician orders, operate ventilators and monitoring equipment, and document care in electronic health records across patient populations.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in respiratory care, CRT certification, and Maryland license maintenance. Registry eligible is required; ACLS/NRP/PALS may be required within a year where applicable, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher from an AMA accredited program in respiratory care required.
• Registry eligible required.
• Must maintain Maryland licensure to practice respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care as ordered by physicians.
• Operate and monitor respiratory care equipment and services.
• Respond to CPR and airway management when needed.
• Review EMR and physician orders during shifts.
• Maintain workflow efficiency and interdepartmental coordination.

Skills

Respiratory care

Teamwork

Documentation

Crisis management

Education

Associate's degree in respiratory care

Bachelor's in related healthcare field (preferred)

Tools

Ventilators

ECG machines

Spirometry

Blood Gas Analysis

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist for night shifts (7pm-7:30am) in Maryland. You will provide respiratory care per physician orders, operate ventilators and monitoring equipment, and document care in electronic health records across patient populations.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in respiratory care, CRT certification, and Maryland license maintenance. Registry eligible is required; ACLS/NRP/PALS may be required within a year where applicable, with a focus on