Respiratory Care Practitioner I

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in Saint Petersburg, FL, is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our pediatric care team. You will assess patients, develop care plans and administer prescribed respiratory therapies, operating invasive and noninvasive ventilators as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, is NBRC-credentialed as CRT/RRT, licensed in Florida, and has current BLS; PALS/NRP/STABLE within one year if

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field required.
• CoARC-accredited program graduate preferred.
• Current NBRC CRT/RRT credentials as applicable.
• Florida Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• BLS certification must be current; PALS/NRP/STABLE within 1 year if NICU.
• New graduates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered respiratory care by assessing patients and developing care plans.
• Administer prescribed therapies and monitor equipment (invasive and noninvasive ventilation).
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to deliver care in pediatric settings.

Skills

CRT credential

RRT credential

BLS

PALS

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

CoARC-accredited program

Florida license current

Job description

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital provides expert pediatric care to infants, children and adolescents. Join a highly trained Respiratory Care team providing specialized care across pediatric critical care, emergency care and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

What Awaits You?

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

General Summary:

• Provides patient-centered respiratory care by assessing patients, developing care plans and administering prescribed respiratory therapies. Operates and monitors respiratory equipment, including invasive and noninvasive ventilators, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

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).
• 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 Florida Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification must be obtained within one year of hire when applicable.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and STABLE certifications must be obtained within one year of hire when assigned to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential at the time of application.
• Experience in a Level II or higher Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), pediatric critical care or pediatric emergency care setting.

Salary Range:

Minimum 30.64/hour - Maximum 49.02/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.