Registered Respiratory Therapist

**********$10,000.000 Sign on Bonus***********

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit, community health care provider, governed by a community-based board of trustees. As a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine, Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is a 266-bed acute care facility that has been serving the community for nearly 40 years. We can offer the most advanced, innovative technology with the collaboration and teamwork typically found in a community hospital. Our exceptional employee development programs offer unlimited career growth potential.

You were meant for Hopkins

Summary:
As a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), you're trained across various departments including Inpatient and ER, Pulmonary Rehab/Diagnostics, and EEG/NCV. Working under medical direction, you set and achieve therapeutic goals for patients with cardiopulmonary or neurological issues. This involves formulating care plans, collecting data, conducting assessments and tests, providing interventions, and collaborating with the healthcare team.

In Pulmonary Diagnostics, you operate equipment for pulmonary function tests, analyze arterial blood gases, and prepare reports for physician interpretation. In Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, you develop and implement exercise programs for patients to restore function and prevent disability, following guidelines from professional organizations.

In EEG, you perform procedures to diagnose nervous system disorders, utilizing electroencephalography to measure brain activity and interpret results accurately. You may innovate work procedures, collaborating internally and externally for information exchange.

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Tuition Assistance up to $15k per year
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Comprehensive benefits package

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care Practitioner program.
• Associates degree required; BS/BA degree is desirable.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current active license from the State of Maryland Physician Board Quality Assurance (MPBQA). Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Current CPR CERTIFICATION.
• Definitions of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) are as follows
• RR-Registered Respiratory Therapist (Advanced Practitioner) required effective 3/1/2020
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within six months of hire.Pediatric advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred
• Must pass hospital Arrhythmia test within three months.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Must be able to understand medical terminology, medical anatomy and physiology and toeffectively convey this information in written and verbal format to others.
• Strong understanding of pulmonary anatomy and physiology relative to the tests performed.
• Should be mechanically inclined with good manual dexterity for equipment troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.

Important Notices:

***Effective January 1st 2022, you must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of your vaccination status as part of your occupational health screening. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement may be granted to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons by following the proper protocols. Effective 6/1/23, employees at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, its affiliate locations and Florida State Residents are not required to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Johns Hopkins Health System remains committed to providing the highest quality care for our patients and our communities. We encourage you to explore our current opportunities.

***Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.