Respiratory Therapist — Critical Care & Ventilation

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Washington Hospital Center is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team. The ideal candidate is a certified respiratory therapist who will provide compassionate patient care and apply respiratory therapies per physician orders.

You will work with neonatal to geriatric patients, operate and monitor respiratory care equipment, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective treatments and documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified respiratory therapist.
• Able to work with patients of all ages (neonatal to geriatrics).
• Strong knowledge of respiratory care equipment and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs and documents clinical data.
• Performs respiratory therapies, including oxygen, humidity, and ventilation support.
• Operates and monitors respiratory care equipment and treatments.
• Responds to emergencies and participates in CPR and code team activities.
• Ensures workflow efficiency and reviews physician orders and EMR entries.

Skills

Certified Respiratory Therapist

CPR Certification

Ventilator management

Spirometry testing

Blood Gas Analysis

Tools

Ventilators

O2 therapy equipment

Spirometry equipment

EKG machines

Job description

MedStar Washington Hospital Center is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team. The ideal candidate is a certified respiratory therapist who will provide compassionate patient care and apply respiratory therapies per physician orders.

You will work with neonatal to geriatric patients, operate and monitor respiratory care equipment, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective treatments and documentation.