Respiratory Therapist
Company: MedStar Health
Location: Montgomery Village
Posted on: November 2, 2025
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Job Description:
About this 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 & 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 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. 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 $34.98 - USD
$59.26 /Hr.
Keywords: MedStar Health, Montgomery Village , Respiratory Therapist, Healthcare , Montgomery Village, Maryland
