Respiratory Therapist - Full-time Nights
Company: MedStar Health
Location: Dearborn Heights
Posted on: January 11, 2026
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Job Description:
About this Job: MedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Care
Practitioner to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital
Center. The ideal candidate will be a certified respiratory
therapist who will provide our patients with extraordinary patient
care by demonstrating strong knowledge in the field. Respiratory
care is ordered by physicians according to established standards,
practices, and protocols. As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you
will possess working knowledge of human respiratory anatomy,
physiology, and pathology related to respiratory care. Knowledge of
the operation of respiratory care equipment and its application in
a clinical setting. The ability to assess hazardous conditions
related to respiratory care and take corrective action. The ability
to work with patients of all ages (neonatal to geriatrics). The
ability to remain calm and function under stressful conditions.
Must work well as a team member; must be articulate and communicate
well with all kinds of people. Join one of the largest healthcare
systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized
as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and
learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!
Primary Duties: Assesses the physical, psychosocial, spiritual &
cultural dimensions of the patient as well as educational needs and
document appropriately. Where applicable, refers to the competency
validation documents for population(s) served. Performs all
respiratory therapy treatments and services, including but not
limited to: application, operation, monitoring, and management of
all equipment and services provided. Service including 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. Responds, performs, and participates in
cardiopulmonary resuscitation by maintaining the airway, providing
oxygen and ventilation via mask, endotracheal tube, or other
devices, and performing closed chest cardiac massage. Facilitates
workflow efficiency, monitoring interdepartmental systems and
processes, departmental policies and procedures and making
recommendations for improvements as needed. Reviews electronic
medical records and physician orders throughout work shift. This
position has a hiring range of : USD $36.06 - USD $60.78 /Hr.
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