ICU-Ready Respiratory Therapist — Night Shift

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work env

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and药

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health in Washington, DC seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for night shifts. The hospital features a 136-bed (expanding) campus with trauma, ER, NICU and more, supporting a broad patient mix in an integrated delivery system.

The role requires graduation from a two-year RT program, active DC licensure, NBRC RRT credential, and BLS/PALS/ACLS. Candidates should have 3–5 years of acute care experience, with ICU, pediatrics ER, and NICU exposure.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved two‑year respiratory therapist program.
• Licensed by the District of Columbia Health Regulation.
• Licensed as a RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist and certified by NBRC.
• BLS, PALS, and ACLS required (from the American Heart Association).
• A minimum of 3-5 years, full time experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapist in an acute care setting.
• Experience working with ICU, Peds ER, and NICU.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to patients in a competent, capable, caring, and efficient manner.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.
• Perform patient evaluations and assessments according to department and hospital policy.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessment on all assigned patients, including a review of systems, as evidence by appropriate documentation.
• Demonstrate proficiency in performing diagnostic and monitoring procedures and document results accurately and completely.

Skills

RRT License

BLS

PALS

ACLS

ICU experience

Education

Two-year respiratory therapist program

Job description

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health in Washington, DC seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for night shifts. The hospital features a 136-bed (expanding) campus with trauma, ER, NICU and more, supporting a broad patient mix in an integrated delivery system.

The role requires graduation from a two-year RT program, active DC licensure, NBRC RRT credential, and BLS/PALS/ACLS. Candidates should have 3–5 years of acute care experience, with ICU, pediatrics ER, and NICU exposure.