Respiratory Therapist- HCMC
About The Position
Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of the Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service. Intrastaff is unique because it's one of the very few agencies where a person has the benefit of being a temporary employee and also feels like a member of a large organization. Working at Hopkins means joining a culturally diverse team that includes some of the best nurses, physicians and allied health professionals in the world. Directly or indirectly, you'll have exposure to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking medical research.
Requirements
- Minimum of Associates degree required
- Maryland License is required
- BLS and ACLS are required
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (R.R.T.) required
Nice To Haves
- NRP and PALS are highly preferred
- Experience working in a NICU is preferred
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the administration of all respiratory care modalities, that include the following: - Invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation - Inhaled medication administration - Administration of medical gases - Humidity therapy - Airway management - Bronchial hygiene/airway clearance - Chest tube management (NICU Only) - Blood gas management - Intra-hospital transport
- Responsible for rendering comprehensive assessments to patients with cardiopulmonary compromise including clinical pathways and interpreting patient data to make evidence-based recommendations for continued care.
- Responsible for clinical patient electronic health record management including clinical documentation, billing, and hand-off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
