Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - ICU/NICU Preceptor

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 58,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP-III) to deliver advanced respiratory care across ICU, ER, and two critical care units. The role requires NC/DC licensure and pediatric/neonatal ICU experience.

You’ll provide high-level ventilator management, act as a preceptor, and uphold hospital standards with strong clinical judgment. The position offers growth through a career ladder in a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, with

Qualifications

• Associate degree in AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program required.
• Bachelor’s degree in health-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory care to patients across ICU, ER, and acute care units.
• Manages advanced ventilator support including CPAP/BiPAP, Nitric Oxide, Heliox, HFOV as applicable.
• Performs invasive and noninvasive monitoring and assessments.
• Serves as a preceptor to new hires and students.
• Demonstrates clinical judgment under pressure and communicates effectively.

Skills

Clinical judgment

CPAP/BiPAP management

Ventilator management

Precepting/mentoring

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor of Science in a health-related field (preferred)

Job description

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP-III) to deliver advanced respiratory care across ICU, ER, and two critical care units. The role requires NC/DC licensure and pediatric/neonatal ICU experience.

You’ll provide high-level ventilator management, act as a preceptor, and uphold hospital standards with strong clinical judgment. The position offers growth through a career ladder in a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, with