Respiratory Care Practitioner (WKND ALT)

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); Sur place; USD 51 000 - 84 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner for a weekend alternative role. You will assess patients, develop individualized care plans with the healthcare team, and provide specialized respiratory care with supervision compliance with licensure and hospital policies. Requires an Associate degree in respiratory therapy, CoARC-accredited program, and Ohio?

Maryland license and NBRC RRT. BLS, ACLS/PALS as applicable, and NICU credentials when trained.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory therapy or related field.
• Graduate of CoARC-accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Minimum two years of clinical critical-care experience.
• Maryland Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• NBRC-registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• ACLS and PALS where applicable; NRP/STABLE for NICU if trained.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication and organizational skills.

Responsabilités

• Assess patient condition and create care plans with the team.
• Administer therapies and operate ventilators in the department.
• Collect, analyze and interpret blood gases; adjust ventilatory settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and respond to emergencies.
• Mentor staff and support student education and orientation.
• Maintain equipment and infection control per guidelines.
• Document care and protect patient confidentiality.
• Participate in quality improvement, research, and committees.

Connaissances

MD license

RRT NBRC

BLS

ACLS/PALS

NICU certs

Clinical judgment

Communication

Formation

Associate degree in respiratory therapy

CoARC-accredited program

Description du poste

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine, offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Respiratory Care Practitioner – Weekend Alternative

Provide specialized, evidence-based respiratory care independently with minimal supervision in a weekend alternative position. Assess patients, develop individualized care plans with the healthcare team, and deliver safe, compassionate care in accordance with state licensure requirements and hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ conditions and respiratory needs and implement individualized care plans with the healthcare team.
• Administer respiratory treatments and operate ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannulas, and other equipment within the department’s scope of practice.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret blood gases and recommend ventilatory adjustments as appropriate.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care and respond to emergencies and rapidly changing patient needs.
• Serve as a clinical and technical resource, mentor less experienced practitioners, and support staff orientation and student education.
• Maintain equipment and supplies according to hospital guidelines, manufacturer instructions, and infection control standards.
• Document care accurately and protect patient confidentiality.
• Participate in quality improvement, research, committees, and workgroups.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s 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 two years of clinical experience in age-specific critical care, including neonatal and pediatric intensive care where applicable to the entity’s scope of practice.
• One year of relevant education may substitute for one year of required work experience, or one year of relevant professional-level work experience may substitute for one year of required education.
• Current Maryland Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ACLS and PALS certifications where applicable; NRP and STABLE certifications when trained to work in the NICU.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organizational, and technical skills.

Salary Range:

Minimum 37.02/hour - Maximum 61.11/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.