Neonatal Respiratory Therapist II - NICU/ECMO

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Competitive benefits

Diverse and collaborative environment

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine's Johns Hopkins Children’s Center is hiring an Advanced Respiratory Therapist for the Pediatric Respiratory Care Department. The role involves assessing and treating pediatric and neonatal patients with a range of therapies, including mechanical ventilation management, ECMO exposure, and specialized respiratory care across NICU/PICU settings.

Opportunities for advancement and a supportive, autonomous team culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited associate degree program in Respiratory Care.
• Registration by NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Maryland State License required.
• BLS CPR certification required.
• Interest or experience in neonatal/pediatric respiratory care or ECMO preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Administer diverse therapies (gas, humidity, aerosol, hyperinflation, bronchial hygiene).
• Manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
• Provide emergency care and collaborate with teams on care plans.
• Work across NICU, PICU, pediatric cardiac ICU, transport, and ECMO.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Ventilation management

ECMO experience

Neonatal/Pediatric care

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

NBRC RRT certification

Maryland State License

BLS CPR certification

Job description

Johns Hopkins Medicine's Johns Hopkins Children’s Center is hiring an Advanced Respiratory Therapist for the Pediatric Respiratory Care Department. The role involves assessing and treating pediatric and neonatal patients with a range of therapies, including mechanical ventilation management, ECMO exposure, and specialized respiratory care across NICU/PICU settings.

Opportunities for advancement and a supportive, autonomous team culture are offered.