Pediatric Respiratory Therapist II — Impactful Care

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 73,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Children's National Hospital's Respiratory Therapy team in Washington, DC, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to support pediatric patients on our transitional nursing unit and beyond.

You will manage ventilators, airway care, inhaled medications, and family education, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe transport and high-quality care, both during hospitalization and in preparation for transition home.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved program for respiratory care.
• Associate degree or bachelor's degree (Preferred).
• Six months post-graduate experience in all aspects of respiratory care, including critical care background (Required).
• Neonatal/pediatric experience (Preferred).
• Must meet DC licensure requirements. (Required)
• Registered (R.R.T.) by the NBRC. (Required)
• BLS certification. (Required)
• PALS certification. (Required)
• ACLS, NPS, NRP (Preferred).
• Demonstration of proficient skills for ventilator management; clinical evaluation skills; strong communication; ability to handle stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Operate various types of mechanical ventilators, airway management, suctioning and tracheostomy care and change.
• Administers respiratory therapy inhaled medications and bronchopulmonary hygiene; assist with breathing exercises.
• Monitor physiological responses to therapy and adjust treatments as needed.
• Educate patients and families on conditions and disease management techniques.
• Transport mechanically ventilated patients within and outside the organization.
• Maintain knowledge by attending continuing education and documenting care in the EMR.
• Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment for safe operation.

Skills

Ventilator management

Clinical evaluation

Communication skills

Time management

Stress management

Team collaboration

Education

CoARC approved respiratory care program

Associate degree or bachelor's degree (Preferred)

Job description

Children's National Hospital's Respiratory Therapy team in Washington, DC, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to support pediatric patients on our transitional nursing unit and beyond.

You will manage ventilators, airway care, inhaled medications, and family education, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe transport and high-quality care, both during hospitalization and in preparation for transition home.