Registered Respiratory Therapy
Company: Johns Hopkins Medicine
Location: Simpsonville
Posted on: March 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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 Therapist (RRT) The Registered
Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides comprehensive care under
medical direction or clinical protocols for patients with
cardiopulmonary, neurological, or other organ system dysfunctions.
The role involves working across various departments, including
Inpatient and Emergency Room (ER), Pulmonary Rehabilitation and
Diagnostics, and Neurodiagnostics (EEG and NCV). Key
Responsibilities: - Patient Assessment and Care: Assess patients,
collect clinical data, perform diagnostic tests, apply therapeutic
interventions, and collaborate with the healthcare team to
establish and achieve therapeutic goals. - Pulmonary Diagnostics:
Operate pulmonary function testing equipment, perform arterial
blood gas analysis, and prepare reports for physician
interpretation. - Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Develop,
coordinate, and implement exercise programs to restore function,
prevent disability, and support recovery. Follow guidelines from
AACVPR and ACSM. - Neurodiagnostics (EEG/NCV): Perform routine and
complex EEG and NCV procedures to diagnose nervous system
disorders. Operate specialized equipment to record and interpret
brain and nerve activity, providing data for physician analysis.
Additional Responsibilities: - Support both inpatient and
outpatient care settings. - Communicate effectively with colleagues
and external contacts to share work-related information. -
Continuously seek to improve procedures to save time and reduce
costs. - The RCP plays a crucial role in helping patients reach
their highest level of function and maintain a good quality of
life. Education Requirements: - Graduate of an approved Respiratory
Care Practitioner program. - Associate's degree required;
Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) preferred. Licenses and Certifications: -
Active license from the Maryland Board of Physicians. - Registered
Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of
Respiratory Care (NBRC). - Current CPR certification. - Advanced
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within six
months of hire. - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
certification preferred. Experience: Experience is required for PRN
and Part time position. Salary Range: Minimum 34.62 per hour -
Maximum 57.19 per 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. JHM prioritizes the
health and well-being of every employee. Come be healthy at
Hopkins! Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are
drug-free workplace employers.
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