Respiratory Care Practitioner II

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 47,692 - 78,784; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide high-quality respiratory care across inpatient and emergency settings, including diagnostics, airway and ventilatory management, and patient education.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree, Maryland license, NBRC registration, CPR, and ACLS within six months; PALS preferred. Join a collaborative hospital team focused on exceptional patient care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care Practitioner program.
• Associate degree required; BS/BA preferred.
• Current Maryland license and NBRC registration.
• Current CPR certification; BLS and ACLS required; ACLS within six months of hire.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Associate’s degree

BS/BA preferred

Job description

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is a private, not‑for‑profit, community health care provider, governed by a community‑based board of trustees. As a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine, it is a 266‑bed acute care facility that has served the community for nearly 40 years. We offer advanced technology and collaborative teamwork typical of a community hospital. Our employee development programs provide 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.