Respiratory Therapist - Ventilator & Critical Care

MedStar Health; Rosedale (MD); On-site; USD 102,237,000 - 185,421,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver patient-focused care across all ages in an acute care setting. You will work under physician orders, operate and monitor ventilators, oxygen, and related equipment, and ensure safety and quality in every treatment.

Candidates should have AMA-accredited program completion with AAS or higher, be registry eligible, and hold or pursue a Maryland/DC license as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA-accredited respiratory care program with an AAS or higher.
• Less than 1 year acute care experience; registry eligible required.
• Maryland/DC license as Respiratory Care Practitioner required

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care orders as directed by physicians.
• Operate and monitor all respiratory care equipment and services.
• Administer oxygen, aerosolized therapies, bronchodilators and humidity.
• Perform spirometry and blood gas analysis; monitor EKGs as needed.
• Respond to CPR with airway management and ventilation.
• Document care in EMR and communicate results to the care team.
• Support department workflows and adhere to safety and quality standards

Skills

Respiratory care knowledge

Crisis intervention

Team player

Effective communication

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

RCP License

CRT

RRT (preferred)

ACLS

NRP

PALS

Job description

MedStar Health in Maryland is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver patient-focused care across all ages in an acute care setting. You will work under physician orders, operate and monitor ventilators, oxygen, and related equipment, and ensure safety and quality in every treatment.

Candidates should have AMA-accredited program completion with AAS or higher, be registry eligible, and hold or pursue a Maryland/DC license as required.