Respiratory Care Practitioner PRN

Johns Hopkins Hospital; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins Hospital seeks a PRN Respiratory Care Practitioner in the Adult Respiratory Care Department. You will independently provide specialized respiratory care for adults across the continuum of care with minimal supervision.

You will assess, treat, and monitor patients, initiating respiratory therapies and interpreting blood gases while collaborating with an interprofessional team to ensure safe, compassionate care and optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field required.
• Graduation from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current Maryland Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Current NBRC Respiratory Therapist credential.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• ACLS certification where applicable based on clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine respiratory needs using evidence-based practices.
• Develop and implement individualized respiratory care plans with the care team.
• Initiate, monitor, and adjust respiratory therapies and equipment.
• Draw and interpret blood gases and adjust ventilation accordingly.
• Operate ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and related devices.
• Respond to emergencies and rapidly changing clinical situations.
• Provide clinical and technical guidance on modalities and equipment.
• Support staff orientation and student education in clinical rotations.
• Document assessments and interventions in the EMR.
• Communicate plans and outcomes to patients, families, and interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Independent work

Team collaboration

EMR proficiency

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Maryland RCP license

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

Basic Life Support (BLS)

ACLS (where applicable)

Tools

EMR systems

Respiratory care equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition #:677105

Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287

Category: Nursing

Schedule: Night Shift

Employment Type: Casual / On Call

Position Summary

As a PRN Respiratory Care Practitioner in the Adult Respiratory Care Department at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, you will independently provide specialized, evidence-based respiratory care with minimal supervision. You will assess and treat adult patients across the continuum of care while collaborating with an interprofessional team to promote safe, compassionate care and optimal patient outcomes.

This position requires advanced knowledge of cardiopulmonary pathophysiology and the ability to initiate, maintain, monitor, and discontinue respiratory care modalities in accordance with Maryland licensure requirements, Johns Hopkins Health System standards, and hospital policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ clinical conditions and respiratory needs using evidence-based practices and age-specific competencies.
• Develop and implement individualized respiratory care plans in collaboration with the interprofessional care team.
• Initiate, maintain, monitor, and discontinue respiratory therapies and related equipment.
• Draw, analyze, and interpret blood gases and recommend appropriate ventilatory adjustments.
• Operate respiratory care equipment, including ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, emergency management tools, and patient transport devices.
• Respond skillfully to life-threatening emergencies and rapidly changing clinical situations, including trauma and advanced critical-care cases.
• Serve as a clinical and technical resource for respiratory care modalities and equipment.
• Support staff orientation, ongoing training, and the education of students completing clinical rotations.
• Document assessments, interventions, therapies, and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Communicate treatment plans and outcomes effectively to patients, families, and members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Clean, reassemble, and maintain respiratory equipment according to hospital and manufacturer guidelines.
• Participate in quality-improvement initiatives, departmental committees, workgroups, and research activities as assigned.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all privacy, infection-prevention, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, Respiratory Care, or a related field required.
• Graduate of a Registered Respiratory Therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
• Minimum of two years of relevant clinical respiratory care experience in adult critical care required.
• Current Maryland Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
• Current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association required.
• ACLS certification required where applicable based on the assigned clinical area.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and respond effectively during emergencies and rapidly changing clinical situations.
• Strong clinical judgment, organization, communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records, respiratory care technology, and common Microsoft applications.

Salary Range:

Minimum 48.00/hour - Maximum 48.00/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.