Certified Respiratory Therapist II

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Diverse and collaborative working env.

Affordable and comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Health System is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist II at Suburban Hospital to provide safe, evidence-based respiratory care across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will assess, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary issues, administer oxygen and chest therapies, and operate ventilators under medical direction.

The role requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, NBRC credential, and current BLS with ACLS/PALS/NRP/STABLE where applicable; a minimum

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field required.
• NBRC credential and current credentialing body requirements.
• Current BLS; ACLS, PALS, NRP and STABLE where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care under medical direction across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary compromise.
• Administer oxygen therapy and chest treatments; aerosolized medications.
• Operate and troubleshoot ventilators and related respiratory equipment.
• Document care and collaborate with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Critical care experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

AS Degree in Respiratory Therapy

CoARC-accredited program

Tools

Ventilators

Respiratory equipment

Job description

YOU BELONG HERE

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Our competitive Benefits Package is designed to support the well‑being and financial security of our employees. You can explore the details of our benefits offering by visiting the following link: https://jhh.mybenefitsjhhs.com/

Summary: The Certified Respiratory Therapist II at Suburban Hospital delivers safe, evidence-based respiratory care under medical direction across inpatient and outpatient settings. This position assesses, treats, and monitors patients with actual or potential cardiopulmonary compromise; administers oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, and chest treatments; operates and troubleshoots ventilators and other respiratory equipment; documents care; and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes.

Education: Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, Respiratory Care, or a related field required. Must be a graduate of a Registered Respiratory Therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

Required Licensure, Certification, Ongoing Training: Current Certified Respiratory Therapist credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association required. ACLS, PALS, NRP, and STABLE certifications required where applicable based on the assigned clinical area and patient population.

Work Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in age‑specific critical care required.

Salary Range: Minimum 32.62/hour - Maximum 53.81/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug‑free workplace employers.