Respiratory Therapist

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Interview prep

• Walk through vent setup and alarm response
• Describe an adverse-reaction consult with a physician
• Explain ABG-driven therapy changes

Fit summary

Strong fit if you want hands-on cardiopulmonary care in a large not-for-profit health system; on-site role (not remote) at MedStar.

Day in the role

As a Respiratory Therapist at MedStar Health, you deliver ordered respiratory care: set up ventilators and aerosol devices, monitor vitals and ABGs, support CPR and emergencies, chart therapy, and coordinate with physicians and nurses on the care team.

Skills to emphasize

• ABG interpretation and vent/aerosol setup
• Emergency airway support and team procedures
• Accurate therapy charting and handoffs

FAQ from this listing

What does MedStar Health operate?

A not-for-profit network of more than 120 entities, including ten hospitals in the Baltimore–Washington area.

What will day-to-day RT work involve?

Device setup, monitoring response to therapy, emergency support, charting, and team-based procedures.

Where is this role based?

Listed as Sparks, Baltimore County, on-site (not remote) with MedStar Health.

Occupation tasks (O*NET)

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• Provide emergency care, such as artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, or blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.
• Set up and operate devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, or aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
• Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
• Maintain charts that contain patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Read prescription, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient condition.
• Relay blood analysis results to a physician.
• Inspect, clean, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary.

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Company facts (cached)

Website: medstarhealth.org

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization. It operates more than 120 entities, including ten hospitals in the Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area of the United States. In 2011 it was ranked as the private sector employer with the largest number of local employees in the region.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Respiratory Therapist - NightsMEDSTAR HEALTHSparks, Baltimore County What This Role Involves 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. Responsibilities Provide respiratory care as ordered by a physician. Ensure care delivery adheres to established standards, practices, and protocols. Demonstrate knowledge appropriate for various patient populations based on their developmental needs. Who We're Looking For We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications: Adequate knowledge in providing respiratory care to all patient populations. Ability to adapt techniques according to chronological, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of patients. Experience or willingness to learn about delivering respiratory care as ordered by a physician. Working at MEDSTAR HEALTH MEDSTAR HEALTH offers full-time employment with no remote option available. The schedule is Nights (7 PM - 7:30 AM), and the position requires working three shifts… Next Steps To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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Questions to ask them

• What does success look like in the first 90 days for this role?
• How is the team structured, and who would I work with most?
• What tools and systems does this role use daily?
• Is the work primarily based in Sparks, Baltimore County, hybrid, or fully remote?