Respiratory Care Practitioner - Critical Care & Ventilation

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

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The ideal candidate will be a certified respiratory therapist providing high-quality patient care per established standards and protocols.

You will assess and treat patients across all ages, operate and monitor respiratory equipment, and participate in CPR. Strong teamwork, communication, and stress-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory care from AMA-accredited program; AAS or higher.
• NBRC-credentialed technologist: CRT or NBRC RRT/PRFT (required) or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• ACLS certification required within 1 year of hire.
• NRP certification required within 1 year of hire.
• PALS certification required within 1 year of hire.
• Registry-eligible; some acute care experience preferred.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in related healthcare field.
• Preferred: NBRC RRT certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs and document accordingly.
• Perform respiratory therapies and equipment management (oxygen, humidity, ventilators, bronchodilation, spirometry, EKG, blood gas).
• Apply therapeutic communication and problem-solving during patient care.
• Contribute to CPR with airway management and ventilation as needed.
• Improve workflow by monitoring interdepartmental systems and EMR/physician orders.

Education

Associate degree (AAS) in Respiratory Care

Bachelor’s degree in related healthcare field (preferred)

RRT NBRC certification (preferred)

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The ideal candidate will be a certified respiratory therapist providing high-quality patient care per established standards and protocols.

You will assess and treat patients across all ages, operate and monitor respiratory equipment, and participate in CPR. Strong teamwork, communication, and stress-management skills are essential.