Respiratory Therapist — Acute Care & Critical Support

MedStar Health; Maryland; On-site; USD 48,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide comprehensive respiratory care across patient populations. You will follow physician orders, operate ventilators, monitor respiratory therapy, and document care per standards.

Must possess Maryland/DC licensure, CRT preferred (RRT a plus), and Bachelor's degree preferred. This full-time role requires teamwork, strong communication, and CPR/ACLS competencies.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in respiratory care (AAS) or higher.
• Bachelor's degree in related healthcare field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to department goals and adhere to safety standards.
• Assess patient physical, psychosocial, spiritual and educational needs.
• Perform and monitor respiratory therapy treatments and services (oxygen, humidity, ventilation, etc.).
• Communicate with patients using therapeutic interview techniques.
• Review electronic medical records and physician orders during shifts.
• Respond to CPR and airway management situations as needed.
• Improve workflows and interdepartmental processes where possible.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

AAS in Respiratory Care

Bachelors in related healthcare field

Tools

Ventilators

Spirometry

Blood Gas Analysis

EKG Machines

Job description

MedStar Health in Maryland seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide comprehensive respiratory care across patient populations. You will follow physician orders, operate ventilators, monitor respiratory therapy, and document care per standards.

Must possess Maryland/DC licensure, CRT preferred (RRT a plus), and Bachelor's degree preferred. This full-time role requires teamwork, strong communication, and CPR/ACLS competencies.