• Job Description

  Req#: 649059

  Sibley Memorial Hospital

  Sibley Memorial Hospital is a non-profit, full service 318 bed acute care community hospital serving the Washington, DC area. Sibley offers medical, surgical, intensive care, obstetric, oncology, orthopedic and skilled nursing inpatient services, as well as a 24-hour Emergency Department. Sibley’s campus is also home to Grand Oaks, an assisted living residence; a medical building with physician offices and ambulatory surgery and imaging centers; and the new patient tower with 200 spacious, private rooms.

  Position Summary:

  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 medicines to patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Assists clinical technical staff in resolving clinical problems. Performs all duties that are required of the Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner. Performs all assigned duties that are required of an RRT. When available, assists in extra-facility transports (ground and air) of patients requiring inhaled nitric oxide. Other duties as specified.

  Education:

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

  Licensure/Certification:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (R.R.T.) is 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.

  Required Work Experience:

  Minimum of 6 months to a year of experience preferred.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • 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.

  Salary Range: Minimum 48.00 per hour - Maximum 48.00 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.

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  Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.

  Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

• About the company

  Together, we will deliver the promise of medicine. The mission of Johns Hopkins Medicine is to improve the health of the community and the world by setting the standard of excellence in medical education, research and clinical care.

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