Respiratory Therapist - Part-time Night shift
Company: MedStar Health
Location: Mount Rainier
Posted on: February 28, 2026
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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. Part-time night shift schedule;
7pm - 7:30am 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 $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.
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