--- title: Respiratory Therapist Nights at MedStar Health description: MedStar Health is hiring for the Respiratory Therapist Nights role in Washington, DC. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/respiratory-therapist-nights-at-medstar-health-01a0b3c6-91dd-7f06-b947-d1de20dd3d05 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join MedStar Health as Respiratory Therapist Nights in Washington, DC. Pays $35.68–$64.71 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/ld2wuy.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** | $36.06/hr - $60.78/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 16, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## 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** 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. Schedule: 7pm - 7:30am 3 shifts per week (with rotating weekends) **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 (AAS) 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. - ACLS NRP PALS and other certifications are required within a year where required. **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 $36.06 - USD $60.78 /Hr. ## Skills - Spirometry - CPR/BLS Certification - Acute Care Nursing - Ventilator Care - Quality Standards - Problem Solving - Patient Care - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Ventilation - Hygiene - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr) - Anatomy and Physiology - Crisis Intervention - Resuscitation - Basic Life Support - Blood Gas Analysis - Respiratory Therapy - Interviewing Skills - Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa) - Massage Therapy - Respiratory Therapist Certification - Electrocardiogram (Ekg) - Respiratory Care - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) - Communication - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - Electronic Medical Record - Neonatal Resuscitation Program (Nrp) Certification - American Red Cross Lifeguard 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)