Respiratory Therapist- HCMC

Overview

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to support patient care at Howard County General Hospital, a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine. In this role, you will provide comprehensive respiratory care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal (NICU) patients while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver exceptional patient outcomes. 

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Flexible PRN scheduling to support your work-life balance.
• Gain experience caring for diverse patient populations across multiple levels of care.
• Expand your clinical expertise in adult, pediatric, and NICU respiratory therapy.
• Work alongside a highly skilled interdisciplinary team within the Johns Hopkins Medicine network.
• Contribute to a healthcare organization recognized for excellence in patient care, innovation, and clinical advancement.

Ideal Candidate

• Patient-focused professional with a commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Strong critical thinking and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Passion for providing compassionate care and improving patient outcomes.

 

Compensation

• Competitive pay with rates determined based on experience, credentials, and relevant respiratory therapy background.

    

 

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory assessment, treatment, and monitoring for patients experiencing cardiopulmonary compromise.
• Administer a full range of respiratory care modalities, including:
  • Invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation
  • Inhaled medication and aerosol therapy
  • Medical gas administration and oxygen therapy
  • Humidity therapy
  • Airway management and maintenance
  • Bronchial hygiene and airway clearance therapies
  • Chest tube management (NICU only)
  • Blood gas collection, analysis, and management
  • Intra-hospital patient transport
• Perform diagnostic testing and interpret clinical data to evaluate patient response and make evidence-based recommendations for continued care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Participate in clinical pathways and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations, providing critical respiratory support when needed.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatment plans, and discharge or home-care instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health record documentation, including clinical charting, billing, hand-off communication, and regulatory compliance. 

Qualifications

• Required 

  • Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related field required.
  • Current Maryland Respiratory Care Practitioner License required.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  • Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

   

  Preferred 

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification strongly preferred.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification highly preferred.
  • Previous experience providing respiratory care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) preferred.
  • Experience caring for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations in an acute care hospital setting is a plus.

   

  What Sets You Apart

  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to remain calm and effective in high-acuity and emergency situations.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care.
  • Flexibility to adapt to the needs of a dynamic healthcare environment.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative 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.