Respiratory Care Practitioner III

Johns Hopkins Hospital; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Tuition assistance

Collaborative environment

Benefits package

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner III to deliver advanced respiratory care to adult patients in critical and intensive care settings. You will act as a clinical and technical resource, supporting care during high-acuity situations and mentoring staff to uphold safety and quality across the department.

Ideal candidates hold an RT degree from a CoARC-accredited program, NBRC RRT, Maryland license, and BLS/ACLS certifications, with 5+ years of relevant

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC-accredited program.
• NBRC RRT credential and Maryland license required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications in good standing; 5+ years of critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care to adult patients, including critical and ICU settings.
• Serve as a clinical and technical resource for staff and departments.
• Support respiratory care during high-acuity emergencies and pandemics.
• Mentor staff and promote quality, safety, and operational readiness.

Skills

Critical care experience

Mentoring staff

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

CoARC-accredited RT program

NBRC RRT credential

Maryland license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Requisition #:675694 Location:Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287 Category:Respiratory Schedule:Day Shift Employment Type:Full Time

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Tuition assistance
• A diverse, collaborative work environment
• An affordable, comprehensive benefits package

General Summary

Join the Adult Respiratory Therapy team at The Johns Hopkins Hospital as a Respiratory Care Practitioner III. In this role, you will provide advanced respiratory care to adult patients, including those in critical and intensive care settings. You will serve as a clinical and technical resource, support respiratory care during high-acuity emergencies, mentor staff, and promote quality, safety, and operational readiness across the department.

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).
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience in adult critical or intensive care.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Current Maryland Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, when applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a charge therapist, preceptor, or clinical resource.
• Experience mentoring and developing respiratory care practitioners.
• Experience leading quality improvement initiatives, committees, or clinical workgroups.
• Experience with ECMO, ventricular assist devices (VAD), or extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR).

Salary Range: Minimum 39.56/hour - Maximum 65.34/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.