Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator & Critical Care

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Rossville (MD); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center in Maryland seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver patient care across neonatal to geriatric populations. Care is delivered per physician orders, aligned with standards, practice and protocols.

Responsibilities include performing treatments, operating and monitoring equipment (ventilators, bronchodilators, humidification), reviewing EMRs, documenting educations, responding to emergencies, and maintaining safety and quality in collaboration with the

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in respiratory care (AAS or higher).
• Bachelor's degree in related healthcare field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to department goals and adheres to policies.
• Assesses patient needs and documents appropriately.
• Performs respiratory therapy treatments and manages equipment (oxygen, humidification, ventilators, bronchial hygiene, spirometry).
• Communicates effectively and uses crisis intervention when needed.
• Reviews EMR and physician orders during shifts.
• Responds to CPR events and maintains airway and ventilation.
• Improves workflow and interdepartmental processes as needed.

Skills

Respiratory care knowledge

Team player

Crisis intervention

Patient communication

Education

Associate's degree in respiratory care

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Ventilators

Blood Gas Analysis

Spirometry

EKG machines

Job description

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center in Maryland seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver patient care across neonatal to geriatric populations. Care is delivered per physician orders, aligned with standards, practice and protocols.

Responsibilities include performing treatments, operating and monitoring equipment (ventilators, bronchodilators, humidification), reviewing EMRs, documenting educations, responding to emergencies, and maintaining safety and quality in collaboration with the