Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Days & Weekends

Job overview

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Days & Weekends is an onsite role based in Washington, DC. Compensation is not specified beyond the provided range of $39.25 - $64.71/Hr. This position supports the respiratory care department at MedStar Health, contributing to patient care goals and safety standards. This role exists to provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients across all populations, including assessment, treatment, and equipment management. The therapist works under physician orders to ensure high-quality care, including ventilator management, blood gas analysis, and emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

What you'll do

• Contributes to department goals and policies.
• Assesses patient physical, psychosocial, and educational needs.
• Performs respiratory treatments including oxygen therapy, ventilator management, bronchial hygiene, and spirometry.
• Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies.
• Reviews medical records and physician orders.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

respiratory therapist

washington dc

medstar health

allied health

day shift

weekends

acute care

crt

rrt

hospital

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Full-time day shift (0700-1930) including weekdays and weekends.

About the employer

MedStar Health is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.