Respiratory Therapist

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayview Medical Hospital, part of Johns Hopkins Medicine, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for full-time day shift (07:00 am - 07:00 pm) with weekend rotation. The role requires graduation from an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program, Maryland state licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, and NBRC-registered status.

BLS is required, ACLS preferred. The successful candidate will assess and monitor patients, educate on disease management, and collaborate with the rehab team while

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA‑approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• Must be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Maryland State Board of Physicians.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the NBRC required.
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS certification required or preferred (per department standards).
• Strong analytical and clinical reasoning skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with intermediate computer proficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to show empathy and remain calm in potentially stressful situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with patients, families, visitors, and healthcare staff.
• Ability to explain policies, relay information accurately, and communicate with courtesy and tact.

Responsibilities

• Observe and assess patients during pulmonary rehabilitation sessions
• Monitor and obtain vital signs as appropriate
• Assist patients throughout therapy activities to ensure safety and tolerance
• Provide patient education related to pulmonary disease management and rehabilitation goals
• Respond appropriately to patient needs or changes in condition
• Work collaboratively with the pulmonary rehab team, including another RT responsible for documentation
• Follow infection control, safety, and departmental policies
• Maintain a professional, supportive, and respectful environment for all patients

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Overview

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of the Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service. Intrastaff is unique because it's one of the very few agencies where a person has the benefit of being a temporary employee and also feels like a member of a large organization. Working at Hopkins means joining a culturally diverse team that includes some of the best nurses, physicians and allied health professionals in the world. Directly or indirectly, you'll have exposure to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking medical research.

Bayview Medical Hospital is seeking aRespiratory Therapist

Schedule: Full-time Days 07:00 am - 7:00 pm includes weekend rotation

Pay Rate:$65 per hour

Responsibilities

• Observe and assess patients during pulmonary rehabilitation sessions
• Monitor and obtain vital signs as appropriate
• Assist patients throughout therapy activities to ensure safety and tolerance
• Provide patient education related to pulmonary disease management and rehabilitation goals
• Respond appropriately to patient needs or changes in condition
• Work collaboratively with the pulmonary rehab team, including another RT responsible for documentation
• Follow infection control, safety, and departmental policies
• Maintain a professional, supportive, and respectful environment for all patients

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA‑approved Respiratory Therapy program
• Must be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Maryland State Board of Physicians
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS certification required or preferred (per department standards)
• Strong analytical and clinical reasoning skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with intermediate computer proficiency
• Demonstrated ability to show empathy and remain calm in potentially stressful situations
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with patients, families, visitors, and healthcare staff
• Ability to explain policies, relay information accurately, and communicate with courtesy and tact

Johns HopkinsHealth Systemand its affiliatesare an Equal Opportunity / Affirmitive Action employers. 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.