Respiratory Care Practitioner II

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit, 266-bed acute care facility and a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine. We combine advanced technology with the collaboration and teamwork of a community hospital, offering opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Respiratory Care Practitioner II

Provide specialized, evidence-based respiratory care independently with minimal supervision. 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.

Internal employees must complete the competency assessment to advance through the competency-based program.

Salary Range: Minimum 34.62/hour - Maximum 57.19/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.

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.