Respiratory Therapist

MEDSTAR HEALTH; Glenarden (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MEDSTAR HEALTH is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist for a full-time night shift within our Maryland regional system. You will deliver evidence-based respiratory care across diverse patient populations, performing assessments and implementing physician-ordered therapies.

Collaborating with nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals, you will manage ventilators and airways, respond to emergencies, and support patient-first care through advanced technology and EMR documentation.

Qualifications

• Licensed respiratory therapist (as required by state).
• Comfort with evaluating patients and implementing physician-ordered therapies.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and collaborate with care teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and implement physician-ordered therapies.
• Manage ventilators and airways; monitor patient status.
• Respond to emergencies and provide ongoing respiratory care in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Assessment

Job description

Join MEDSTAR HEALTH as a full-time Respiratory Therapist on our night shift, delivering evidence-based respiratory care to diverse patients across our regional health system. Perform assessments, implement physician-ordered therapies, manage ventilators and airways, and respond to emergencies in a fast-paced, patient-first environment. You’ll collaborate closely with nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals while using advanced technology and EMR systems. MedStar Health offers robust training, clinical development, and a mission-driven culture focused on excellence, innovation, and compassionate community care.