Respiratory Therapist (RCP) Level II

10100 Children's Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 56,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Education assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner, RCP-II, to administer respiratory care across age groups in high-acuity units. The role requires critical care experience and strong clinical skills in ventilator management, CPAP/BIPAP, and emergency care.

Under supervision of the department manager, you will contribute to a multidisciplinary team, maintain equipment, and participate in the department's growth and patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program is required.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience; pediatric or adult critical care preferred.
• Active member of American Association of Respiratory Care; BLS, PALS, and other skills required.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory care to patients across age groups in ER, ICU, and acute care.
• Operates and monitors respiratory equipment; ensures patient safety and comfort.
• Maintains documentation and communicates findings to the care team.

Skills

Acute care experience

Ventilator management

CPAP/BIPAP handling

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Who We Are:

111 Michigan Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20010 Kids Are Our Everything. Department 10168 Respiratory Therapy Pay Range $41.83 - $82.96 Shift - Days 7a-7p or Nights 7p-7a Qualified candidates are eligible for up to a $30,000 sign-on bonus. This position is eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Benefit for qualified candidates.

Informational Video: Join Our Team:

Hiring Respiratory Therapists at Children’s National. Children’s National Hospital is seeking dedicated Respiratory Care Practitioners to join our team at our 323‑bed Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. Our Respiratory Department offers exciting growth opportunities through our career ladder program, allowing you to advance your career while working in various high-level care units. These include the Heart and Kidney Unit, Short Stay Unit, Medical Surgical Units, Level IV NICU, PICU, Cardiac ICU, Emergency Department, and critical care transport via ambulance and helicopter and other units.

About the Role:

Under general direction of the department manager, according to departmental and hospital standards, the Respiratory Care Practitioner, referred to as RCP-II, is responsible for administering all levels of Respiratory Care to treat patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction and/or disabilities. RCP-II will function to the level that is usual and customary for Acute Care, ER, and Critical Care (either PICU or NICU) competency and orientation. The RCP-II will maintain all skills and knowledge sufficient to provide safe, effective, and appropriate care to all ages of patients including neonates, infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, and adults.

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum Education: Associate’s Degree Completion of a minimum two years of college training in an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program. (Required)
• Minimum Work Experience: 3 years (Required) 1 year Critical care environment (pediatric or adult). (Required)
• Required Skills/Knowledge: Active Member of American Association of Respiratory Care. Must be able to demonstrate competency of all aspects of acute care, ER, and ICU delivery prior to completion of initial 90 days. Administers all general Respiratory Therapy procedures, including humidity and aerosol therapy, lung inflation maneuvers, pulmonary secretion clearance, CP AP, BIP AP, and High-Flow Therapy. Must demonstrate intermediate mechanical ventilator management skills including use of Nitric Oxide, Heliox, and set-up and management of HFOV. Performs CPR as indicated. Performs invasive and noninvasive monitoring and diagnostic procedures ascribed to specific care areas. Works independently within the ER, Acute Care, and PICU and/or NICU; a minimum of 10 shifts a year in each area. Must display sustained proficiency in these care areas as exhibited through department rotation schedule. Adheres to policies and procedures established by Respiratory Care Services and Children’s National Health System. Ability to organize, establish priorities, and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must be able to perform under stressful situations using good clinical judgment. Must demonstrate compassion and patient centered orientation when dealing with patients, families, and co-workers. Must have ability to perform mathematical calculations. Must maintain clinical skills and required continuing education credits for department and licensure including: BLS, P ALS, FIT Testing, annual skills review, in-services, etc. Must have physical ability to perform all treatment modalities. Must have physical ability to move and lift up to 50lbs; frequently endure long periods of standing and walking. Must have basic computer skills. Credentials and proficiency will be assessed during annual review to maintain status at the RCP-II Level.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (Required)
• RCP License from District of Columbia DOH Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (Required)
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Required)

Functional Accountabilities:

• Patient Care: Employee will perform all patient care procedures according to department and acceptable practice.
• Documentation: Employee will ensure all required written documentation and all data entry is thorough and complete.
• Participation: Employee will annually attend a minimum of 4 department staff meetings in-person. Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.

Benefits That Support You:

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us:

• Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting‑edge treatments.
• Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
• Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non‑discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.

Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Please note that it is the policy of Children’s National Hospital to ensure a “drug‑free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children’s National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug‑free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.