Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Respiratory Care Practitioner II
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
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.
Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner
Howard County General Hospital is seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide high-quality respiratory care and diagnostic services across multiple clinical areas. This role supports inpatient and emergency care, pulmonary diagnostics, pulmonary rehabilitation, and other specialized respiratory and neurodiagnostic services as assigned. In this role, you will assess patients, perform diagnostic testing, deliver respiratory treatments, support airway and ventilatory management, and collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to develop and carry out patient care plans. You may also be cross-trained to support Pulmonary Rehab, Pulmonary Diagnostics, EEG, and NCV testing, depending on departmental needs. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment. You should be comfortable using respiratory and diagnostic equipment, documenting care accurately, and providing patient education and support.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory care to inpatients and outpatients in accordance with physician orders, clinical pathways, protocols, and medical direction.
- Review patient records, collect clinical information, and perform patient assessments.
- Perform diagnostic measurements and tests, including bedside pulmonary function parameters and arterial blood gas acquisition.
- Provide therapeutic interventions related to airway management, secretion removal, oxygenation, and ventilation support.
- Prepare, calibrate, and maintain respiratory equipment and supplies.
- Assist with patient transport, documentation, discharge planning, and patient education.
- Participate in clinical rounds, emergency response teams, and other assigned hospital responsibilities.
- Support pulmonary diagnostics, pulmonary rehabilitation, and EEG-related testing as assigned.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record and departmental records.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care Practitioner program.
- Associate’s degree required; BS/BA preferred.
- Current active Maryland license and NBRC registration.
- Current CPR certification required.
- BLS and ACLS certification required; ACLS must be obtained within six months of hire.
- Must pass hospital Arrhythmia test within three months.
- PALS certification preferred.
- Strong knowledge of respiratory anatomy, physiology, and diagnostic procedures.
- Ability to use respiratory equipment and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Salary Range
Minimum 34.62/hour - Maximum 57.19/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.
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 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.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills