Respiratory Therapist

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Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital is a premiere clinical and academic health system, providing expert pediatric care for infants, children, and teens with some of the most challenging medical problems. Ranked in multiple specialties by U.S. News & World Report, we provide access to innovative treatments and therapies. With more than half of the 259 beds in our teaching hospital devoted to intensive care level services, we are the regional pediatric referral center for Florida's West Coast.

Job Summary:

As a Respiratory Care Practitioner I, you'll function as an independent RCP delivering patient-centered, evidence-based respiratory care to infants, children, and teens across the continuum of care. You'll serve as a clinical and technical resource for age-specific respiratory modalities, collaborate with an interprofessional team to develop and adjust care plans, and help maintain the highest standards of safe, compassionate care for our pediatric population. This is a great entry point into pediatric respiratory therapy, with room to grow as you build your clinical experience.

Our Respiratory Care team supports patients across the full range of pediatric care, from general units to our NICU and PICU, operating advanced equipment including ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, HFJV, and HFOV, and partnering closely with physicians, nurses, and other specialists on multidisciplinary rounds. You'll also help train new staff and students, contribute to ongoing research and quality initiatives, and play a hands-on role in patient outcomes every shift.

What Awaits You:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent Child Tuition
• Employee wellness incentives
• Opportunities for career growth across Johns Hopkins Medicine

Who Should Apply:

• Associate's degree in respiratory therapy, respiratory care, or a related field
• Less than two (2) years of experience in age-specific critical care — new graduates are welcome to apply
• Internal employees must go through the competency assessment to advance through the competency-based program
• One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience or one year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
• Graduate of a Registered Respiratory Therapy Program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
• Certified Respiratory Therapist credential awarded by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist obtained within one year of hire.
• Current state-specific Respiratory Care Practitioner Licensure
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association
• Where applicable, obtain ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) within one year of hire.
• Where applicable, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) and STABLE certification must be obtained within one year of hire to work in the NICU.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of an interprofessional team