Respiratory Care Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Tuition reimbursement

Dependent child tuition benefits

Benefits package

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the night shift to join our Adult Respiratory Care team. You will assess patients, develop care plans and administer prescribed therapies, and you will operate invasive and noninvasive ventilators and CPAP/BiPAP devices.

New graduates welcome with an Associate degree and NBRC credentials; Maryland license required. We offer tuition reimbursement, career growth, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field.
• CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program graduate.
• Less than two years of age-specific critical care experience; new grads encouraged.
• CRT credential from NBRC.
• RRT credential must be obtained within one year of hire if not held.
• Maryland Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• ACLS or PALS certification must be obtained within one year of hire, where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop care plans.
• Administer prescribed respiratory therapies.
• Operate and monitor ventilation equipment (invasive and noninvasive).
• Manage CPAP/BiPAP and high-flow nasal cannulas.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team and assist in emergencies.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

CoARC-accredited RT program

Tools

Ventilators

CPAP/BiPAP

High-flow nasal cannula

Job description

Job Details

• Requisition #: 666808
• Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287
• Category: Respiratory
• Schedule: Night Shift
• Employment Type: Full Time

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus!!!

You were meant for Johns Hopkins.

The Johns Hopkins Hospital offers opportunities to begin your respiratory care career in an academic medical center focused on patient care, learning and collaboration. Join our Adult Respiratory Care team and develop your clinical skills while caring for patients with a range of cardiopulmonary conditions.

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Dependent child tuition benefits
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

General Summary:

Provides patient-centered, evidence-based respiratory care by assessing patients, developing care plans and administering prescribed therapies. Operates and monitors respiratory equipment, including invasive and noninvasive ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP and high-flow nasal cannulas. Collaborates with the healthcare team, participates in emergency care and maintains accurate clinical documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, Respiratory Care or a related field.
• Graduate of a Registered Respiratory Therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
• Less than two years of experience in age-specific critical care. New graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential must be obtained within one year of hire if not already held.
• Current Maryland Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification must be obtained within one year of hire, where applicable.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.