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Respiratory Care Practitioner PRN
Job Description
General Summary:
Provides specialized respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients with minimal supervision. Assesses patients, develops and implements individualized care plans, administers prescribed respiratory therapies, operates advanced respiratory equipment and collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.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 two years of clinical experience in age-specific critical care, including neonatal and pediatric 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 with pediatric emergency care, trauma or rapidly changing critical-care situations. Experience with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD) or Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (ECPR).Salary Range:
Minimum 48.00/hour - Maximum 48.00/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.Career Insights for Respiratory Therapist
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What they do
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.
$78,723 / year median in Maryland
+12% projected growth