Respiratory Therapist- HCMC

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to support patient care at Howard County General Hospital, a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine. This flexible PRN opportunity offers the chance to expand your clinical expertise, work with diverse patient populations, and gain valuable experience within a nationally recognized health system.

About the role

In this role, you will provide comprehensive respiratory care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal (NICU) patients across a variety of clinical settings while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. The ideal candidate is a skilled, adaptable, and patient-focused professional committed to delivering exceptional respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Administration of all respiratory care modalities, including:
  • Invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation
  • Inhaled medication administration
  • Administration of medical gases
  • Humidity therapy
  • Airway management
  • Bronchial hygiene/airway clearance
  • Chest tube management (NICU Only)
  • Blood gas management
  • Intra-hospital transport
• Rendering comprehensive assessments to patients with cardiopulmonary compromise, including clinical pathways and interpreting patient data to make evidence-based recommendations for continued care.
• Clinical patient electronic health record management, including clinical documentation, billing, and hand-off.

Requirements

• Minimum of Associate’s degree required
• Maryland Respiratory Therapist License required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NRP and PALS certifications highly preferred
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (R.R.T.) required
• Experience working in a NICU required