Pediatric Respiratory Therapist II — Critical Care Growth

10100 Children's Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 87 000 - 179 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP-II) to deliver all levels of respiratory care across acute care, ER, and ICU settings for neonates to adults. The role emphasizes competency in high-level care, ventilator management, and rapid response within a pediatric trauma center.

Required are an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care, 3 years of experience, 1 year in critical care, DC RCP license, BLS and PALS.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in AMA approved Respiratory Care Program (Required).
• Minimum 3 years work experience (Required).
• 1 year in a critical care environment (pediatric or adult) (Required).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (Required).
• RCP License from DC DOH (Required).
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (Required).
• PALS (Required).

Responsabilités

• Administers general Respiratory Therapy procedures: humidity/aerosol therapy, airway clearance, CPAP/BiPAP, and high-flow therapy.
• Performs intermediate mechanical ventilator management, including nitric oxide, Heliox, and HFOV setup.
• Performs CPR as indicated and monitors in ER, ICU, and acute care areas.
• Works independently within ER, Acute Care, and PICU/NICU with rotations across units.

Connaissances

Respiratory care

Critical care

Ventilator management

CPAP/BIPAP

Medical abbreviations

Formation

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

Outils

BLS

PALS

Description du poste

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP-II) to deliver all levels of respiratory care across acute care, ER, and ICU settings for neonates to adults. The role emphasizes competency in high-level care, ventilator management, and rapid response within a pediatric trauma center.

Required are an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care, 3 years of experience, 1 year in critical care, DC RCP license, BLS and PALS.