Pediatric CRT I: Sign-On Bonus & Career Growth

Children's National Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Children’s National Hospital seeks dedicated Respiratory Care Practitioners to join our team as CRT I. You will perform assessments, deliver therapies, monitor responses, and maintain equipment across pediatric units.

The role offers growth through a career ladder within a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. The position requires an Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy, DC CRT and RCP licenses, and BLS/PALS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited program (Required)
• Prior experience in respiratory care (Preferred)
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) in the District of Columbia (Required)
• RCP license from District of Columbia DOH Health Regulation & Licensing Administration (Required)
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) (Required)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Required)

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory assessments and identifies changes in patients’ respiratory status, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Provides prescribed respiratory treatments and therapies, including oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, airway clearance, and other routine respiratory interventions.
• Monitors patients before, during, and after respiratory procedures and evaluates response to therapy.
• Operates, troubleshoots, cleans, and maintains respiratory care equipment.
• Collaborates with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals regarding patient respiratory needs.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient assessment

Oxygen therapy

Ventilator management

Education

Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy

Tools

Respiratory equipment

Job description

Children’s National Hospital seeks dedicated Respiratory Care Practitioners to join our team as CRT I. You will perform assessments, deliver therapies, monitor responses, and maintain equipment across pediatric units.

The role offers growth through a career ladder within a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. The position requires an Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy, DC CRT and RCP licenses, and BLS/PALS certification.