Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist

Requisition #:670669 | Location: Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Columbia, MD 21044 | Category: Respiratory | Schedule: Night Shift | Employment Type: Full Time Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Howard County General Hospital is seeking an experienced Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist to support the Respiratory Therapy department through clinical leadership, staff coordination, and high-quality patient care. In this role, you will help coordinate daily staffing coverage, provide direct respiratory care across the hospital, mentor team members, and support equipment and supply management. You’ll work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective respiratory services. Benefits New Hire Sign on Bonus $10,000.00 Salary Range: Minimum $39.56/hour - Maximum $65.34/hour Responsibilities Coordinate respiratory therapy staffing and patient care coverage. Provide direct respiratory care across hospital units. Assist staff with assessments, procedures, and documentation. Mentor and support respiratory therapy team members. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Monitor supply and equipment needs. Oversee cleaning, calibration, and maintenance of respiratory equipment. Qualifications Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care Practitioner program. Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. 5 years of respiratory therapy experience. Current Maryland Respiratory Care license. Current NBRC RRT credential. BLS certification required. ACLS required within 6 months of hire. The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are a drug-free workplace employers. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr