Respiratory Care Specialist (Acute Care)

MedStar Health; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Glen Burnie, MD is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver patient-focused respiratory care across neonatal to geriatric populations, following physician orders and established standards. You will perform a wide range of therapies and services, monitor and operate equipment, assist in CPR, and ensure documentation and safety compliance.

Requires an AMA-accredited respiratory care program (AAS or higher); registry eligibility is required, BS preferred; active Maryland/DC

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory care required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Registry eligible required; Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in MD/DC.
• Experience in acute care preferred but not required (less than 1 year stated).

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy treatments per physician orders.
• Monitor and operate respiratory care equipment.
• Assist in CPR and emergency responses.
• Document patient assessments and care plans.
• Ensure compliance with policies and safety standards.

Skills

Respiratory care equipment

Clinical assessment

Teamwork

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Associate degree in respiratory care (AAS)

Bachelor’s degree in related healthcare field (preferred)

Tools

Ventilators

Blood Gas Analysis equipment

Spirometry testing equipment

EKG machines

Job description

MedStar Health in Glen Burnie, MD is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver patient-focused respiratory care across neonatal to geriatric populations, following physician orders and established standards. You will perform a wide range of therapies and services, monitor and operate equipment, assist in CPR, and ensure documentation and safety compliance.

Requires an AMA-accredited respiratory care program (AAS or higher); registry eligibility is required, BS preferred; active Maryland/DC