A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
Respiratory Care Practitioner IV Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital - 3.8 Saint Petersburg, FL Job Details Part-time 14 hours ago Benefits Tuition reimbursement Qualifications RRT NRP Certification NICU experience PALS Certification BLS Certification ACLS Certification State-specific respiratory therapist license Critical care (emergency response procedures) STABLE Associate's degree RCP License Full Job Description Requisition #: 674167
Location:
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Category:
Respiratory Schedule:
Night Shift Employment Type:
Part-time Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital provides expert pediatric care to infants, children and adolescents. Join a highly trained Respiratory Care team providing specialized care across pediatric critical care, emergency care and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. What Awaits You? Career growth and development Tuition assistance Diverse and collaborative working environment Affordable and comprehensive benefits package
General Summary:
Provides expert-level respiratory care for routine through highly complex neonatal and pediatric cases. Serves as a senior clinical and technical resource, supports staff development and collaborates with department leadership on staffing, quality, productivity and operational improvement.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, Respiratory Care or a related field. Graduate of a Registered Respiratory Therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Minimum five years of clinical experience in age-specific critical or intensive care. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Current Florida Respiratory Care Practitioner license. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, when applicable. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, when applicable. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and STABLE certifications when trained or assigned to work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience serving as a preceptor, senior clinical resource or respiratory care leader. Experience supporting staffing, scheduling, workforce planning or budget preparation. Experience leading quality improvement, process improvement or cost-efficiency initiatives. Experience managing highly complex and nonrecurring clinical or operational issues.
Salary Range:
Minimum 33.70/hour - Maximum 53.93/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority. The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. 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.
