Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner – Acute Care

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center seeks a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver high-quality respiratory care across inpatient and emergency settings. You will assess patients, perform tests, and support airway and ventilatory management per physician orders.

Collaboration with the healthcare team is essential. The ideal candidate has an approved Respiratory Care Practitioner program, Maryland licensure, and current CPR/BLS/ACLS; PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care Practitioner program.
• Associate’s degree required; BS/BA preferred.
• Current Maryland license and NBRC registration.
• Current CPR certification required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required; ACLS must be obtained within six months of hire.
• PALS certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of respiratory anatomy, physiology, and diagnostic procedures.
• Ability to use respiratory equipment and troubleshoot mechanical issues; proficiency in word processing.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to inpatients and outpatients in accordance with physician orders, clinical pathways, protocols, and medical direction.
• Review patient records, collect clinical information, and perform patient assessments.
• Perform diagnostic measurements and tests, including bedside pulmonary function and arterial blood gas testing.
• Provide therapeutic interventions related to airway management, secretion removal, oxygenation, and ventilation support.
• Prepare, calibrate, and maintain respiratory equipment and supplies.
• Assist with patient transport, documentation, discharge planning, and patient education.
• Participate in clinical rounds, emergency response teams, and other hospital responsibilities.
• Support pulmonary diagnostics, pulmonary rehabilitation, and EEG-related testing as assigned.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR.

Skills

Equipment troubleshooting

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Associate’s degree

BS/BA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center seeks a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver high-quality respiratory care across inpatient and emergency settings. You will assess patients, perform tests, and support airway and ventilatory management per physician orders.

Collaboration with the healthcare team is essential. The ideal candidate has an approved Respiratory Care Practitioner program, Maryland licensure, and current CPR/BLS/ACLS; PALS preferred.