Respiratory Therapist – Acute Care, Rotating Shifts

MedStar Health; Fort Washington (MD); Presencial; USD 54.000 - 86.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MedStar Health in Fort Washington, MD is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care across diverse patient populations per physician orders and established protocols.

This full-time position offers day/night shifts with rotating weekends. AAS in respiratory care is required, with bachelor’s degree preferred and licensure/registry eligibility to practice in the District of Columbia or Maryland as applicable.

Formación

• Associate's degree in respiratory care required; RN/related degrees not accepted.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred but not required.
• Registry eligibility and state licensure to practice respiratory care.

Responsabilidades

• Provide respiratory care per physician orders and standards.
• Assess patient needs, document education and psychosocial status.
• Operate and monitor ventilators, oxygen, humidity and related equipment.
• Perform blood gas analysis and spirometry as needed; document in EMR.
• Respond to CPR needs and participate in safety protocols.

Conocimientos

Respiratory care knowledge

Equipment operation

Team player

Communication skills

Educación

Associate's degree (AAS) or higher

Bachelor's degree preferred

Herramientas

Ventilators

Oxygen therapy equipment

Blood gas analysis devices

EKG machines

Descripción del empleo

MedStar Health in Fort Washington, MD is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care across diverse patient populations per physician orders and established protocols.

This full-time position offers day/night shifts with rotating weekends. AAS in respiratory care is required, with bachelor’s degree preferred and licensure/registry eligibility to practice in the District of Columbia or Maryland as applicable.