Respiratory Therapist; Night Shift

As a Respiratory Therapist at Med Star Southern Maryland Hospital Center, you will provide compassionate care to patients across a range of ages and needs. Working with physicians and other members of the care team, you’ll support patients with the treatments they need while helping them breathe more comfortably and feel cared for throughout their experience.

As part of Med Star Health, the largest healthcare provider in the Maryland-Washington, D.C. region, Med Star Southern Maryland Hospital Center is a full-service acute care hospital serving Clinton and communities throughout Southern Maryland.

Med Star Health is a great place to work and grow your career
. We provide a supportive and inclusive work environment, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous PTO, tuition assistance, retirement plans, and many other benefits focused on your wellbeing.

• Associate's degree or higher from an AMA accredited program in respiratory care
• Bachelor's degree in related healthcare field preferred

• 0-3 years of acute care experience
• Registry eligible

• CRT
  - Certified Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NRBC)
• RCP
  - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NRBC) preferred
• Must process and maintain license to practice Respiratory Care in Maryland
• 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 of hire
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit
• ACLS NRP PALS and other certifications are required within a year where required

Med Star Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 33,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation.

As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, Med Star Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.

It’s how we treat people.