--- title: Respiratory Therapist Nights & Rotating Weekends description: MedStar Health is hiring for the Respiratory Therapist Nights & Rotating Weekends role in Washington, DC. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/respiratory-therapist-nights-and-rotating-weekends-at-medstar-health-01a11214-5f00-74d9-abd6-8ccd5db016e1 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join MedStar Health as Respiratory Therapist Nights & Rotating Weekends in Washington, DC. Pays $39.25–$60.78 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/e1msch.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [MedStar Health](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/medstar-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Washington, DC | | **Salary** | $39.25/hr - $60.78/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 06, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** C · Some flags. Mostly fine, a few things to check. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for MedStar Health. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for MedStar Health. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $101,000 – $106,000 a year (median $104,000). ## Description **About the Job** **General Summary of Position** 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. **Qualifications:**  - Associate degree - Graduate of an AMA accredited program in respiratory care with an AAS Degree or higher. - CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) - NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist or NBRC Registered Pulmonary Function Technician from an accredited Respiratory Care Program is required. - BLS - Basic Life Support required. - ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, required within one year of hire. - NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Certification Program, required within one year of hire. - PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification, required within one year of hire. - Must be registry eligible; some acute experience is preferred. - Preferred education: Bachelor’s degree in related healthcare field. - Preferred certification: RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). **This position has a hiring range of** USD $39.25 - USD $60.78 /Hr. ## Skills - Spirometry - Ventilator Care - Problem Solving - Patient Care - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Ventilation - Hygiene - National Board for Respiratory Care (Nbrc) Certification - Crisis Intervention - Resuscitation - Basic Life Support - Blood Gas Analysis - Respiratory Therapy - Interviewing Skills - Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa) - Massage Therapy - Respiratory Therapist Certification - Neonatal Nursing - Electrocardiogram (Ekg) - Respiratory Care - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) - Communication - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - Electronic Medical Record - Neonatal Resuscitation Program (Nrp) Certification ## Related - [More jobs at MedStar Health](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/medstar-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Specialized Therapy, Nutrition & Wellness jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/specialized-therapy-nutrition-and-wellness?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Respiratory Therapist jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/specialized-therapy-nutrition-and-wellness/respiratory-therapist?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385445 jobs - [District of Columbia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/district-of-columbia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 19618 jobs - [Washington, DC](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/district-of-columbia/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17043 jobs - [MedStar Health](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/medstar-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1154 jobs ## Related pages - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385445 jobs - [District of Columbia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/district-of-columbia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 19618 jobs - [Washington, DC](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/district-of-columbia/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17043 jobs - [MedStar Health](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/medstar-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1154 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)