Respiratory Therapist Jobs in District Heights, MD

A Respiratory Therapist plays a vital role in the therapy industry by providing care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. They assess, treat, and care for patients with lung diseases such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and COPD. They are also essential in emergency situations, providing life-saving treatment to victims of heart attacks, stroke, drowning, or shock. Respiratory Therapists are responsible for operating and maintaining various types of respiratory equipment, including ventilators and artificial airway devices.

Respiratory Therapists should possess strong problem-solving skills, compassion, and attention to detail. An essential requirement is a certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) which includes Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials. Prior to becoming a Respiratory Therapist, a person could have roles such as a respiratory therapy technician, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or a medical assistant, which offer valuable patient care experience.

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Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Fusion Medical Staffing
Columbia, MD (24 miles from District Heights, MD)
23 hours ago

Columbia, MD (24 miles from District Heights, MD)
23 hours ago

Required Qualifications: One year of recent experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC Valid respiratory therapy license in compliance...

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Respiratory Therapist - PRN

MedStar Health
Lothian, MD (13 miles from District Heights, MD)
5 days ago

Lothian, MD (13 miles from District Heights, MD)
5 days ago

of acute care experience required Registry eligible required Licenses and Certifications CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NRBC) required RCP - Licensed...

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Respiratory Therapist - Day/Night/Weekend

MedStar Health
Upper Marlboro, MD (7 miles from District Heights, MD)
30+ days ago

Upper Marlboro, MD (7 miles from District Heights, MD)
30+ days ago

As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will possess working knowledge of human respiratory anatomy, physiology, and pathology related to respiratory care....

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Respiratory Therapist - PRN weeknights

MedStar Health
Annapolis, MD (20 miles from District Heights, MD)
4 days ago

Annapolis, MD (20 miles from District Heights, MD)
4 days ago

. required and RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Registered respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is preferred. preferred CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation...

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Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist

Trusted Health
Washington, DC (8 miles from District Heights, MD)
45+ days ago

Washington, DC (8 miles from District Heights, MD)
45+ days ago

Respiratory Therapist) ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Skills Checklist: Yes References: Yes Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Basic...

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Travel Respiratory Therapist

Titan Medical Group
Washington, DC (8 miles from District Heights, MD)
30+ days ago

Washington, DC (8 miles from District Heights, MD)
30+ days ago

Travel Respiratory Therapist Weekly Gross Pay: $2129.00 - $2329.00 Location: Washington, DC, United States Start date: 6/15/2026 Assignment length: 12 Weeks Minimum years of relevant experience in healthcare...

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Respiratory Therapist (RT) - up to $42/hr

Shiftkey, LLC
Washington, DC (8 miles from District Heights, MD)
2 days ago

Washington, DC (8 miles from District Heights, MD)
2 days ago

ShiftKey enables independent respiratory therapists like you to bid on per diem respiratory therapy shifts posted by a vast network of Facilitiesall based on criteria you select....

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Respiratory Therapist Transport 1

Inova Health
Falls Church, VA (14 miles from District Heights, MD)
8 hours ago

Falls Church, VA (14 miles from District Heights, MD)
8 hours ago

upon start Certification - Neonatal Pediatric Specialist Respiratory Care and Registered Respiratory Therapist Adult Critical Care with 12 months License - RRT Upon start and VA License Work Environment...

Hybrid

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NICU, Day Shift, Respiratory Therapy

Adventist Health Care
Rockville, MD (21 miles from District Heights, MD)
8 hours ago

Rockville, MD (21 miles from District Heights, MD)
8 hours ago

Qualifications include: Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy required National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist required Active Maryland State RRT license required...

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Travel RRT - Respiratory Therapist

Focus Staff
Alexandria, VA (9 miles from District Heights, MD)
16 hours ago

Alexandria, VA (9 miles from District Heights, MD)
16 hours ago

RRT, Respiratory Therapist, Traveling Respiratory Therapist - RRT, Part-Time, Contract, Travel, Temporary, 13 Weeks, Temp....

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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Respiratory Therapy

Accountable Healthcare Staffing
Alexandria, VA (9 miles from District Heights, MD)
16 hours ago

Alexandria, VA (9 miles from District Heights, MD)
16 hours ago

If you would like to combine your love of traveling with your nursing career, Accountable's Travel Nurse contracts are the way to go. LIVE Life 13 weeks at a time... We can help you achieve your...

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Respiratory Therapist - Days & Weekends

MedStar Health
Upper Marlboro, MD (7 miles from District Heights, MD)
16 hours ago

Upper Marlboro, MD (7 miles from District Heights, MD)
16 hours ago

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Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Columbia, MD (24 miles from District Heights, MD)
1 day ago

Columbia, MD (24 miles from District Heights, MD)
1 day ago

Respiratory Therapists perform diagnostic tests and you must collaborate with the care team to create a treatment plan....

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

OneStaffMedical
Washington, DC (8 miles from District Heights, MD)
1 day ago

Washington, DC (8 miles from District Heights, MD)
1 day ago

**Equal Opportunity Employer** Requirements: Minimum of 1 year of current work experience providing in Respiratory Therapist - RRT....

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Travel Respiratory Therapist Days Mt Vernon VA

Vibra Healthcare Inc.
Mount Vernon, VA (14 miles from District Heights, MD)
1 day ago

Mount Vernon, VA (14 miles from District Heights, MD)
1 day ago

Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist in the state of employment required....

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Demographic Data for District Heights, MD

Moving to District Heights, MD? Find some basic demographic data about District Heights, MD below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in District Heights, MD

Local

National

Total Population

40,696

Number of Businesses

499

City Size

Medium

Respiratory Therapist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Acute Respiratory Failure

Respiratory failure is a common clinical problem encountered by most healthcare professionals. On this three-week course from The University of Glasgow, youll expand your knowledge of the...

Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings

On this course, youll get a world-class introduction in how to diagnose and manage respiratory disease in low- and middle-income primary care settings. Explore how to treat chronic respiratory...

Therapist Certificate Course Online

In this part-time, online Therapist Certificate Course, you will receive a comprehensive introduction to how to become a therapist. You will learn about the key aspects of therapy, including...

Title Synonyms

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Respiratory Therapy

Salary for Respiratory Therapist Jobs in District Heights, MD

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTherapy research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Respiratory Therapist positions.

Highest Education Level

Respiratory Therapists in District Heights, MD offer the following education background

Associate's Degree

43.0%

Bachelor's Degree

30.5%

Master's Degree

12.3%

Vocational Degree or Certification

4.8%

Doctorate Degree

4.6%

High School or GED

4.2%

Some College

0.5%

Some High School

0.2%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Respiratory Therapists in District Heights, MD

Less than 1 year

47.4%

None

23.4%

1-2 years

20.2%

2-4 years

6.2%

4-6 years

2.8%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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