Registered Respiratory Therapist DS

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital is a premier clinical and academic health system, providing expert pediatric care for infants, children, and teens with some of the most challenging medical problems. Ranked in multiple specialties by U.S. News & World Report, we provide access to innovative treatments and therapies. With more than half of the 259 beds in our teaching hospital devoted to intensive care level services, we are the regional pediatric referral center for Florida's West Coast. Physicians and community hospitals count on us to care for critically ill patients and perform complex surgical procedures. POSITION SUMMARY: Full Time 36 hours per week, The Registered Respiratory Therapist's purpose is to provide quality respiratory care to our patients, including routine and complex procedures, using a wide variety of techniques and equipment. Collaborates care with the multidisciplinary team and communicates effectively with others. Ensures patient care meets quality standards established by the hospital, department and regulatory agencies. Is accountable for maintaining all skills and knowledge necessary to provide safe, effective, and developmentally appropriate respiratory care to all ages of patients from neonate to adolescent. Along with other care team members, is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high standards of care provided by JHACH. Relocation assistance is available. ******************* Sign on Bonus $10,000.00 ******************* KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Assesses patient's clinical status, evaluates progress toward goals, and recommends courses of action to determine a plan of carePlans for the patient's respiratory care needs in collaboration with other members of the care team to provide the highest quality of clinical outcomesSafely performs various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established standards, procedural guidelines and policies to provide safe patient careAnalyzes critical situations and applies appropriate judgment and critical thinking to achieve problem resolutionAccurately and reliably interprets and communicates patient results to support patient careDocument interventions performed and responses to therapies in the electronic medical record to result in compliant and useful documentationInteracts with and explains therapeutic modalities to patients, families,s and the interdisciplinary team in an understandable manner based on learning styles and individual diversity to ensure collaborative care coordinationEffectively works in a team-based environment especially during stressful situations involving quickly changing priorities to achieve the highest quality of patient outcomes. QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's DegreeCurrent Florida Respiratory Therapist LicensureCurrent Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NRBC) Must be a graduate from a Registered Respiratory Therapy Program approved by the Commission of Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)Minimum of 1 year experience as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferredNo experience is required for New graduate Registered Respiratory TherapistCurrent BLS certification from the American Heart AssociationCurrent PALS certification from the American Heart Association or must be obtained within 120-day orientation periodCurrent NRP certification if working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit WHAT AWAITS YOU: Medical, Dental, Vision 403B Savings Plan Paid Time off & Paid Holidays Employee and Dependent Tuition Benefits Refer a friend to Johns Hopkins, an opportunity to earn $$$ Health & Wellness programs and more!Salary Range: Minimum 30.19/hour - Maximum 48.30/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 drug-free workplace employers. 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.