Respiratory Therapist - PRN

MedStar Health; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 56,826 - 80,934; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care per physician orders. You will operate ventilators, oxygen delivery, spirometry, and blood gas analysis, while documenting patient assessments and treatments.

The role requires CRT certification, 1–2 years of acute care experience, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. Expect to support respiratory care services across shifts, participate in CPR responses, and contribute to quality and safety

Qualifications

• 1–2 years (or 0–3 years) of acute care experience required.
• Registry eligible required; CRT certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to all patient populations as ordered by physicians.
• Utilize equipment: ventilators, oxygen, spirometry, EKG, blood gas analysis.
• Document assessments, plans, and responses in medical records.
• Respond to CPR and assist with airway management as needed.
• Collaborate with team to improve workflow and safety standards.

Skills

Respiratory anatomy knowledge

Respiratory equipment operation

Hazard assessment ability

Stress management

Team communication

Education

Associate’s degree (AAS)

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

About the Job

General Summary of Position Possesses and demonstrates adequate knowledge to provide respiratory care to all patient populations with technique appropriate to chronological, social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. Respiratory care delivered is ordered by physician according to established standards practice and protocols.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Assesses the physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural dimensions of the patient as well as educational needs and appropriately documents.
• Performs all respiratory therapy treatments and services including but not limited to application, operation, monitoring and management of all equipment and services provided. Service to include but not limited to oxygen, mixed gas and humidity; monitoring; ventilators (invasive and non‑invasive); bronchial hygiene; lung expansion; spirometry testing; EKG machines; blood gas analysis.
• Employs principles of therapeutic communication, interviewing techniques, problem solving and crisis intervention when performing patient care.
• Reviews electronic medical records and physician orders throughout work shift.
• Responds to and participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation by maintaining the airway, providing oxygen and ventilation via mask, endotracheal tube or other devices and performs closed‑chest cardiac massage.
• Facilitates workflow efficiency by monitoring interdepartmental systems and processes departmental policies and procedures and making recommendations for improvements as needed.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered all inclusive.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Associate’s degree (AAS) or higher from an AMA accredited program in respiratory care required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related healthcare field preferred.

Experience

• 1‑2 years (or 0‑3 years) of acute care experience required.
• Registry eligible required.

Licenses and Certifications

• CRT – Certified Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NRBC) required.
• RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NRBC preferred.
• Must process and maintain license to practice Respiratory Care in Maryland.
• CPR – Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 days required.
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of human respiratory anatomy, physiology and pathology as related to respiratory care.
• Knowledge of the operation of respiratory care equipment and its application in a clinical setting.
• Ability to assess hazardous conditions related to respiratory care and take corrective action.
• Ability to remain calm and function under stressful conditions.
• Must work well as a team member; must be articulate and communicate well with all types of people.

This position has a hiring range of USD $50.00 – USD $50.00 /Hr.