Respiratory Therapist
Description
Overview
Johns Hopkins Intrastaff connects professionals with flexible temporary opportunities across clinical, allied health, administrative, IT, and other fields. With full-time, part-time, per diem, and long-term assignments, you can enjoy the flexibility of temporary work while benefiting from the support and resources of a world-renowned health system.
Location: Suburban Hospital
Schedule:
- Night Shift
- 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- Includes rotating weekends
Pay Rate:
- $60.00/hr
Join Johns Hopkins Intrastaff and bring your respiratory care expertise to one of the nation's most respected healthcare systems while making a meaningful impact on patient care.
Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will observe, assess, monitor, and educate patients participating in outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation. The role focuses on patient safety, encouragement, and clinical support while working collaboratively with another Respiratory Therapist who will handle documentation in the clinical system.- Observe and assess patients during pulmonary rehabilitation sessions
- Monitor and obtain vital signs as appropriate
- Assist patients throughout therapy activities to ensure safety and tolerance
- Provide patient education related to pulmonary disease management and rehabilitation goals
- Respond appropriately to patient needs or changes in condition
- Work collaboratively with the pulmonary rehab team, including another RT responsible for documentation
- Follow infection control, safety, and departmental policies
- Maintain a professional, supportive, and respectful environment for all patients
Qualifications
- Graduate of an AMA‑approved Respiratory Therapy program
- Must be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Maryland State Board of Physicians
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
- Current AHA BLS & ACLS certification required
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.