Respiratory Care Practitioner FP (Peds/NICU) at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland

Job Description:

RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER FP (PEDS/NICU)

Requisition #: 307723
Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21201
Category: Respiratory
Work Week: Casual (less than 20)
Weekend Work Required: Yes
Date Posted: Nov. 23, 2020

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, sets up, operates and maintains oxygen and other therapeutic gas and mist inhalation equipment and mechanical ventilation equipment in order to administer prescribed doses of medical gases and aerosolized drugs to patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Assists clinical technical staff in resolving clinical problems. Performs all duties that are required of the Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent. After July 1, 1998 graduation from a Registered Respiratory Therapy Program approved by the Joint Review Committee for the Certification of
Respiratory Therapy Education Programs (J.R.C.R.T.E.)

Licensure/Certification:

Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (C.R.T.T.) Required. Maryland State License Required, Registered Respiratory Therapist (R.R.T.), A.C.L.S., P.A.L.S, N.R.P. Preferred; CPR Certification and B.L.S. required.

Work Experience:

Requires 6 months experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and/or successful completion of a J.R.C.R.T.E accredited Respiratory Care Program. After May 1, 2013 all Respiratory Care Float Pool employees will be trained to work in both the adult and pediatric divisions.

Shift:

Casual - PRN

varies/rotating

Location:

JHH, 1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

We are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for our patients, visitors and staff members. The Johns Hopkins Hospital has a tobacco-free at work policy. Employees must refrain from using any tobacco products during their work shifts including while at lunch or on breaks, and whether they are on or off campus.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. 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.