Respiratory Therapist- HCMC

Johns Hopkins Medical Management Corporation•Columbia, MD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This is a PRN position offering flexible scheduling to support work-life balance, and the opportunity to gain experience caring for diverse patient populations across multiple levels of care. You will expand your clinical expertise in adult, pediatric, and NICU respiratory therapy, working alongside a highly skilled interdisciplinary team within the Johns Hopkins Medicine network. This role contributes to a healthcare organization recognized for excellence in patient care, innovation, and clinical advancement.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.