Reporting to the Respiratory Care Board of Medical Directors and the Assistant Administrator of the Department of Pediatrics, the Director of Respiratory Care Services provides strategic leadership, direction, and coordination of respiratory care services across the Children's Center, including the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Program, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatric Acute Care Units, and Pediatric Pulmonary Function Laboratory. This leader is responsible for the development and implementation of innovative respiratory care services and treatment modalities, as well as the clinical operations of blood gas laboratories and Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) within the Children's Center. The Director ensures compliance with all professional, regulatory, and accreditation standards established by the Respiratory Care Board of Medical Directors, The Joint Commission, National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), American Medical Association (AMA), Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO), and the State of Maryland. Additionally, this role oversees the recruitment, training, development, and performance management of respiratory care staff, fostering a culture of clinical excellence, collaboration, and exceptional patient care.
Experience and Requirements:EducationBachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Graduation from a Respiratory Therapy Program approved by the Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education (JRCRTE) is required.
KnowledgeThorough knowledge and understanding of respiratory care equipment, techniques, and physiology required.
SkillsStrong analytical and organizational skills required to develop and implement complex programs, provide technical expertise, meet staffing and budgetary objectives, interpret professional standards, ensure regulatory compliance, support research initiatives, and evaluate employee and program performance.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required to effectively collaborate with respiratory therapy staff, physicians, hospital personnel, and external stakeholders while addressing issues and concerns related to Respiratory Care services.
Licensure/Certification- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required
- Maryland Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
ExperienceSeven to ten years of progressively responsible experience in an intensive care setting following completion of a JRCRTE-approved Respiratory Care Practitioner Program. Experience in pediatric and neonatal respiratory care, ECMO, and general respiratory care required, with a minimum of three to five years of leadership or supervisory experience.
What We Offer:You can become a part of our diverse healthcare leadership team and enjoy extensive benefits with a variety of opportunities for personal and professional growth. From academic medical centers to local community hospitals, from downtown to the suburbs, Johns Hopkins Medicine has a work environment that will fit your personality and career goals.
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid time off; life and long-term disability coverage; 403(b) retirement plan with employer match; tuition assistance for employees and dependents; and wellness programs just to name a few.
Salary Range: Minimum 155,397.00/annually - Maximum 183,122.00/annually. 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.
The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.
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.
