Respiratory Therapist - Prn

Medstar Health; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care across all patient populations. The PRN role requires flexibility to cover 7:00–19:00 and 19:00–07:00 shifts; patient care must adhere to established standards and protocols.

Responsibilities include administering respiratory therapy, monitoring equipment, reviewing orders, and participating in CPR when needed. Licensing and certifications are essential, with ongoing education and teamwork emphasized.

Qualifications

• Associate or higher in respiratory care; AMA accredited program.
• 0–3 years acute care experience required; registry eligible.
• CRT required; RRT preferred where available.
• Active license to practice in District of Columbia.
• CPR (AHA/Red Cross) within 90 days; ACLS/NRP/PALS within a year.
• Knowledge of respiratory care equipment and procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to department goals; follows policies and safety standards.
• Assesses patient needs and documents education requirements.
• Performs respiratory therapy treatments and equipment management.
• Includes oxygen, humidity, ventilators, bronchial hygiene, spirometry, blood gas analysis.
• Reviews EMR and physician orders; communicates findings.
• Responds to CPR and maintains airway using appropriate devices.
• Optimizes workflow and interdepartmental processes.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Acute care experience

Registry eligible

CRT certification

RRT preferred

CPR certification

ACLS/NRP/PALS within 1 year

Team player

Equipment operation knowledge

Hazard recognition

Critical thinking

Education

Associate's degree in respiratory care (AAS)

Bachelor's degree in related healthcare field preferred

Job description

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.

Schedule: PRN; 7AM-7PM and 7PM-7AM, must be available for both.

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 & 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 performs 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 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 is not to be considered as all inclusive.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Associate's degree (AAS) or higher from an AMA accredited program in respiratory care required


• Bachelor's degree in related healthcare field preferred

Experience

• 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 National Board for Respiratory Care (NRBC) preferred


• Must process and maintain license to practice Respiratory Care in the District of Columbia


• 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.


• ACLS NRP PALS and other certifications are required within a year where required.

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 $37.14 - USD $62.60 /Hr.