Respiratory Care Practitioner - Critical Care & Ventilation

MedStar Health; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The role requires a certified respiratory therapist providing comprehensive care across all ages, with strong knowledge of respiratory anatomy and equipment operation.

You will perform treatments, monitor patients, document education needs, and participate in emergencies. Knowledge of EMR and interdepartmental coordination is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory care from an AMA-accredited program.
• CRT NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist or NBRC RRT eligibility.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/NRP/PALS within 1 year of hire expected.
• Registrant eligible; prior acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapy treatments and services: oxygen, humidity, ventilation, bronchial hygiene, lung expansion, spirometry, blood gas analysis.
• Assesses patients across neonatal to geriatric ages; documents educational needs.
• Monitors and improves workflow; reviews EMR and physician orders during shift.
• Responds to emergencies, participates in CPR, airway management and crisis intervention.

Skills

Clinical respiratory care

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Team communication

CPR & crisis intervention

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care - AMA accredited

CRT NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification within 1 year of hire

NRP Certification within 1 year

PALS Certification within 1 year

Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred)

RRT certification (preferred)

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The role requires a certified respiratory therapist providing comprehensive care across all ages, with strong knowledge of respiratory anatomy and equipment operation.

You will perform treatments, monitor patients, document education needs, and participate in emergencies. Knowledge of EMR and interdepartmental coordination is essential.