Respiratory Therapist Float Pool- Adult (PRN)

Company: Johns Hopkins Hospital
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: November 23, 2020

Job Description:

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST FLOAT POOL- ADULT (PRN)

Requisition #: 250804
Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21201
Category: Respiratory
Work Shift: Night Shift
Work Week: Casual (less than 20)
Weekend Work Required: Yes
Date Posted: Nov. 18, 2020

Job duties:

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. Acts as a preceptor to new employees and students. Orients and trains nursing and physician staff in the cardiopulmonary care and management of the adult patient. Performs all assigned duties that are required of and RCP. Membership in a national professional organization preferred. When available, it assists in extra-facility transports (ground and air) of patients requiring inhaled nitric oxide. Other duties as specified.

Job Status:

PRN (Per Diem), Night Shift, 7:00 pm 7:30 am, weekend work required as needed

Work Location/Department/Unit:

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Adult Respiratory Care

Job Requirements:

* Minimum of 6 months of experience preferred.

* Associates Degree in Respiratory Care from a (COARC) accredited Respiratory Therapy Program required. Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care from a (COARC) accredited Respiratory Therapy Program preferred.

* Must possess sufficient knowledge of cardiopulmonary pathophysiology and its relation to the practice of respiratory care.

* Must demonstrate proficiency in the application of theoretical principles to the initiation, maintenance, and discontinuation of all respiratory care modalities and related equipment as gained in a COARC approved respiratory care program.

* Requires the aptitude to be trained and the knowledge to apply all equipment and therapeutic modalities used in respiratory care.

License/Certification:

* Registered Respiratory Therapist (R.R.T.) required of all new hires. Maryland State License Required.

* American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Certification required. All credentials must be maintained with active status. A.C.L.S. preferred.

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.

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