Respiratory Therapist - Acute Care & Ventilator Specialist

MedStar Health; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Laurel, MD seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide clinical respiratory care across patient populations. Follow physician orders, apply treatments, monitor equipment and patient response, and document care in the EMR.

PRN shifts include days, nights, weekends and holidays. Requirements: AAS in respiratory care, Maryland license, CRT, CPR, and registry eligibility; BS preferred. Must work well in a team and stay calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in respiratory care required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 0-3 years of acute care experience required; registry eligible.
• CRT certification required; RRT preferred; Maryland license required; CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to all patient populations as ordered by physicians.
• Assess patient condition and document in the EMR.
• Operate ventilators and other respiratory equipment.
• Respond to CPR events and support airway management.
• Ensure safety and compliance with department policies.

Skills

Respiratory care

Acute care

Teamwork

Education

AAS in respiratory care

BS in related field

Tools

Ventilators

ECMO/monitoring equipment

Job description

MedStar Health in Laurel, MD seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide clinical respiratory care across patient populations. Follow physician orders, apply treatments, monitor equipment and patient response, and document care in the EMR.

PRN shifts include days, nights, weekends and holidays. Requirements: AAS in respiratory care, Maryland license, CRT, CPR, and registry eligibility; BS preferred. Must work well in a team and stay calm under pressure.