Registered Respiratory Therapist I

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Maryland City (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Dependent tuition

Benefits package

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine in Maryland City seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to apply specialized care under supervision, assessing cardiopulmonary patients and recommending interventions. You will administer therapies including medical gas, humidity, aerosol, hyperinflation, and bronchial hygiene, and manage ventilation options in collaboration with the care team.

Requires an Associate Degree in Respiratory Care with Maryland license, CPR/BLS certification, and ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Respiratory Care required.
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care preferred.
• Maryland state license required; CPR and BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and recommend interventions for cardiopulmonary patients.
• Administer therapies: medical gas, humidity, aerosol, hyperinflation, bronchial hygiene therapies.
• Manage invasive and non‑invasive mechanical ventilation.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to implement tailored multidisciplinary care plans.

Skills

Emergency care

Clinical assessment

Ventilation management

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care (preferred)

Job description

You were meant for Johns Hopkins.

The Johns Hopkins Hospital has been at the forefront of discovery, innovation, and medical advances for over 125 years. Our reputation for excellence has earned us a spot-on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list for over two decades. We believe that the commitment of our entire professional staff is one of the primary reasons we can continually set the standard of excellence in patient care in our community and worldwide. Renowned for our specialty services and innovative clinical advances, we strive to make The Johns Hopkins Hospital an exceptional place to work, learn, and advance your career.

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Summary:

Under supervision, applies specialized respiratory care knowledge to assess and recommend interventions for patients with cardiopulmonary issues. Proficient in administering diverse therapies, such as medical gas, humidity, aerosol, hyperinflation, bronchial hygiene therapies, and managing both invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation. Skilled in emergency care and collaborates with healthcare teams to implement tailored multidisciplinary care plans, while fulfilling assigned duties as needed.

New Hire Sign On Bonus $10,000.00

What Awaits You:

• Continued Education Tuition Reimbursement -
• Dependent Child Tuition -
• Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package

Who Should Apply:

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Care from a (COARC) accredited Respiratory Therapy Program required
• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care from a (COARC) accredited Respiratory Therapy Program is preferred.
• Maryland State License Required
• CPR Certification and B.L.S. required.
• B.L.S. Required
• A.C.L.S. preferred
• All credentials must be maintained with active status.
• New Grads are encouraged to apply

Work Experience:

Professional Background:

Entry-level to advanced position with demonstrated and documented clinical and operational systems competency in a comparable RCS division.

Authorization to Work in the United States:

Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range:

Minimum 34.62/hour - Maximum 57.19/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.