Respiratory Therapist — Flexible PRN Shifts

MedStar Health; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Lanham, MD seeks a Respiratory Therapist for PRN shifts (Day/Night/Weekend/Holidays). You will provide respiratory care per physician orders, manage oxygen/ventilation, monitor patient response, and document care across diverse patient populations.

Qualifications include Associate's degree in respiratory care, CRT certification, Maryland RCP license, and CPR/NRP within 90 days where required. Experience 0-3 years preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in respiratory care required; bachelor's preferred.
• Certification as CRT; RRT preferred.
• Maryland license for Respiratory Care Practitioner required; CPR within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care per physician orders and standards.
• Operate and monitor oxygen, ventilation, bronchial therapies and monitoring equipment.
• Assess patient condition, document care, and communicate with team.
• Support CPR events and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Equipment operation

Clinical assessment

Teamwork & communication

Critical thinking

Education

Associate's degree in respiratory care

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Respiratory care equipment

Job description

MedStar Health in Lanham, MD seeks a Respiratory Therapist for PRN shifts (Day/Night/Weekend/Holidays). You will provide respiratory care per physician orders, manage oxygen/ventilation, monitor patient response, and document care across diverse patient populations.

Qualifications include Associate's degree in respiratory care, CRT certification, Maryland RCP license, and CPR/NRP within 90 days where required. Experience 0-3 years preferred.