Pediatric Respiratory Therapist II — Growth Path

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 58,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner at the RCP-II level to deliver acute and critical care across ER, PICU, NICU and general units.

You will work under the department manager, hold an Associate's degree, 3 years of experience in critical care, and hold RRT with BLS and PALS required; role includes ventilator management, monitoring, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program.
• 3 years of work experience in respiratory care.
• 1 year in a critical care environment (pediatric or adult).
• Current Licenses: RRT and DC DOH RCP license, BLS and PALS.

Responsibilities

• Administers all general respiratory care procedures per protocol.
• Performs invasive and noninvasive monitoring and diagnostic procedures.
• Manages ventilators and related therapies in ER/ICU settings.
• Demonstrates competency across acute care, ER, PICU/NICU areas.

Skills

Critical care

Pediatric care

Ventilator management

Mathematical calculations

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Nitric Oxide

Heliox

HFOV

Job description

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner at the RCP-II level to deliver acute and critical care across ER, PICU, NICU and general units.

You will work under the department manager, hold an Associate's degree, 3 years of experience in critical care, and hold RRT with BLS and PALS required; role includes ventilator management, monitoring, and patient-centered care.