Respiratory Therapist

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 42,209 - 67,529; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Dependent Child Tuition

Employee wellness incentives

Opportunities for career growth across

Job summary

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I for the night shift.

You will deliver evidence-based respiratory care to infants, children, and teens, serve as a clinical resource, and collaborate within an interprofessional team to optimize patient outcomes. This entry point into pediatric respiratory therapy offers growth as you build clinical experience, with care across NICU, PICU, and general units using ventilators and respiratory

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in respiratory therapy or related field.
• Less than two years of experience in age-specific critical care — new graduates welcome to apply.
• Competency assessment for internal employees to advance in the program.
• Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• NBRC credential required.
• Current state Respiratory Care Practitioner license and BLS; ACLS/PALS where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pediatric respiratory care per care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and therapists on rounds.
• Train new staff and students on respiratory care modalities.
• Support research and quality improvement initiatives across shifts.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in respiratory therapy

NBRC credential

CoARC approved program

Job description

Requisition #:672874 Location:Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Category:Respiratory Schedule:Night Shift Employment Type:Full Time

You belong here

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital is a premiere clinical and academic health system, providing expert pediatric care for infants, children, and teens with some of the most challenging medical problems. Ranked in multiple specialties by U.S. News & World Report, we provide access to innovative treatments and therapies. With more than half of the 259 beds in our teaching hospital devoted to intensive care level services, we are the regional pediatric referral center for Florida's West Coast.

Job Summary

As a Respiratory Care Practitioner I, you'll function as an independent RCP delivering patient-centered, evidence-based respiratory care to infants, children, and teens across the continuum of care. You'll serve as a clinical and technical resource for age-specific respiratory modalities, collaborate with an interprofessional team to develop and adjust care plans, and help maintain the highest standards of safe, compassionate care for our pediatric population. This is a great entry point into pediatric respiratory therapy, with room to grow as you build your clinical experience.

Our Respiratory Care team supports patients across the full range of pediatric care, from general units to our NICU and PICU, operating advanced equipment including ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, HFJV, and HFOV, and partnering closely with physicians, nurses, and other specialists on multidisciplinary rounds. You'll also help train new staff and students, contribute to ongoing research and quality initiatives, and play a hands‑on role in patient outcomes every shift.

What Awaits You

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent Child Tuition
• Employee wellness incentives
• Opportunities for career growth across Johns Hopkins Medicine

Who Should Apply

• Associate's degree in respiratory therapy, respiratory care, or a related field
• Less than two (2) years of experience in age-specific critical care — new graduates are welcome to apply
• Internal employees must go through the competency assessment to advance through the competency-based program
• One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience or one year of relevant professional‑level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
• Graduate of a Registered Respiratory Therapy Program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
• Certified Respiratory Therapist credential awarded by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist obtained within one year of hire.
• Current state‑specific Respiratory Care Practitioner Licensure
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association
• Where applicable, obtain ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) within one year of hire.
• Where applicable, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) and STABLE certification must be obtained within one year of hire to work in the NICU.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of an interprofessional team

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.

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.