Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Riverdale, 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 (16 miles from Riverdale, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, MD (16 miles from Riverdale, MD)
  • 1 day 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

  • Reston Hospital Center
  • Reston, VA (22 miles from Riverdale, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Reston, VA (22 miles from Riverdale, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

What qualifications you will need: Required: Associate or Bachelors Degree from an accredited school for Respiratory Therapy Preferred:1+ years' experience in respiratory care Currently licensed as...

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Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist

  • Trusted Health
  • Washington, DC (8 miles from Riverdale, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Washington, DC (8 miles from Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC (8 miles from Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (8 miles from Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, MD)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Falls Church, VA (14 miles from Riverdale, MD)
  • 9 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...

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

  • Adventist Health Care
  • Rockville, MD (15 miles from Riverdale, MD)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Rockville, MD (15 miles from Riverdale, MD)
  • 10 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 (12 miles from Riverdale, MD)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Alexandria, VA (12 miles from Riverdale, MD)
  • 17 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 (12 miles from Riverdale, MD)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Alexandria, VA (12 miles from Riverdale, MD)
  • 18 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 (14 miles from Riverdale, MD)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Upper Marlboro, MD (14 miles from Riverdale, MD)
  • 18 hours 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 RRT - Registered...

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Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

  • Columbia, MD (16 miles from Riverdale, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, MD (16 miles from Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (8 miles from Riverdale, 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 (19 miles from Riverdale, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Vernon, VA (19 miles from Riverdale, 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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Travel Allied-Respiratory Therapist, NICU

  • StaffDNA
  • Washington, DC (8 miles from Riverdale, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (8 miles from Riverdale, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Respiratory Therapist - NICU We are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team....

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Certified Respiratory Therapist - CRT

  • Fusion Medical Staffing
  • Alexandria, VA (12 miles from Riverdale, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (12 miles from Riverdale, MD)
  • 2 days ago

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

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Respiratory Therapist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Acute Respiratory Failure
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Salary for Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Riverdale, MD

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Respiratory Therapists in Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, 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%



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