Respiratory Care Practitioner II

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center in Columbia, MD is seeking a skilled Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver high-quality respiratory care across inpatient and outpatient settings, including pulmonary diagnostics, rehabilitation, and EEG/NCV testing as needed.

The role emphasizes independent work in a fast-paced hospital environment, with responsibilities spanning assessment, testing, airway and ventilatory support, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to develop patient

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care Practitioner program.
• Associate’s degree required; BS/BA preferred.
• Current Maryland license and NBRC registration.
• CPR, BLS and ACLS certifications current; ACLS within six months of hire.
• PALS certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of respiratory anatomy, physiology, and diagnostic procedures.
• Proficiency in using respiratory equipment and documenting care.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to inpatients and outpatients per physician orders, pathways, protocols and medical direction.
• Perform diagnostic measurements and tests, including bedside pulmonary function and arterial blood gas acquisition.
• Provide airway management, secretion removal, oxygenation and ventilation support.
• Prepare, calibrate and maintain respiratory equipment and supplies; assist with transport, discharge planning and patient education.
• Participate in rounds, emergency response teams and other hospital responsibilities; support pulmonary diagnostics and rehabilitation as assigned.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR and departmental records.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Associate’s degree

BS/BA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Requisition #:665059 Location:Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Columbia, MD 21044 Category:Respiratory Schedule:Night Shift Employment Type:Full Time

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit, community health care pr`vider, governed by a community-based board of trustees. As a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine, Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is a 266-bed acute care facility that has been serving the community for nearly 40 years. We can offer the most advanced, innovative technology with the collaboration and teamwork typically found in a community hospital. Our exceptional employee development programs offer unlimited career growth potential.

Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner

Howard County General Hospital is seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner - to provide high-quality respiratory care and diagnostic services across multiple clinical areas. This role supports inpatient and emergency care, pulmonary diagnostics, pulmonary rehabilitation, and other specialized respiratory and neurodiagnostic services as assigned. In this role, you will assess patients, perform diagnostic testing, deliver respiratory treatments, support airway and ventilatory management, and collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to develop and carry out patient care plans. You may also be cross-trained to support Pulmonary Rehab, Pulmonary Diagnostics, EEG, and NCV testing, depending on departmental needs. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment. You should be comfortable using respiratory and diagnostic equipment, documenting care accurately, and providing patient education and support.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to inpatients and outpatients in accordance with physician orders, clinical pathways, protocols, and medical direction. Review patient records, collect clinical information, and perform patient assessments. Perform diagnostic measurements and tests, including bedside pulmonary function parameters and arterial blood gas acquisition. Provide therapeutic interventions related to airway management, secretion removal, oxygenation, and ventilation support. Prepare, calibrate, and maintain respiratory equipment and supplies. Assist with patient transport, documentation, discharge planning, and patient education. Participate in clinical rounds, emergency response teams, and other assigned hospital responsibilities. Support pulmonary diagnostics, pulmonary rehabilitation, and EEG-related testing as assigned. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record and departmental records.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care Practitioner program.
• Associate’s degree required; BS/BA preferred.
• Current active Maryland license and NBRC registration.
• Current CPR certification required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required;
• ACLS must be obtained within six months of hire.
• Must pass hospital Arrhythmia test within three months.
• PALS certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of respiratory anatomy, physiology, and diagnostic procedures.
• Ability to use respiratory equipment and troubleshoot mechanical issues. Proficiency in Microsoft Word.

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.

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.

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.