RT - Respiratory Care Practitioner - Level I

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 78,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Medical Center is looking for a Respiratory Care Practitioner Level I for night shifts. Applicants should possess an Associates Degree in Respiratory Care and relevant experience, with responsibilities including administering care to a diverse patient population while ensuring high standards of practice. Join a dedicated team at a leading pediatric trauma center that values professional growth and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Completion of a minimum two years of college training in an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program.
• 1 year work experience in Respiratory Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers all levels of Respiratory Care to treat patients.
• Maintains skills for providing safe, effective care to patients of all ages.
• Demonstrates competency of all acute care delivery procedures within 90 days.

Skills

Competency in acute care delivery

Compassionate patient orientation

Effective communication skills

Mathematical calculation skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Job Description - RT - Respiratory Care Practitioner Level I - Nights (250001MB)

Job Description

RT - Respiratory Care Practitioner Level I - Nights - ( 250001MB )

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.

Position Summary:

Under general direction of the department manager, according to departmental and hospital standards, the Respiratory Care Practitioner, referred to as RCP-I, is responsible for administering all levels of Respiratory Care to treat patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction and/or disabilities. RCP-I will function to the level that is usual and customary for Acute Care and ER. The RCP-I 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.

Qualifications

• Completion of a minimum two years of college training in an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program - Associates Degree (Required)
• 1 year Work experience in Respiratory Care (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Must be able to demonstrate competency of all aspects of acute care delivery and ER 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 basic mechanical ventilator management skills including set-up, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Performs CPR as indicated. Performs invasive and noninvasive monitoring and diagnostic procedures ascribed to specific care areas.
• Works independently within the ER and all acute care areas.
• 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 and continuing education credits for department and licensure including: BLS, PALS, 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.

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)

Primary Location

Primary Location

: District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations

Work Locations

: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010

Job

Job

: Allied Health

Organization

Organization

: COE Hospital-Based Specliaties

Position Status : R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time

Shift : Night

Work Schedule : 7p-7a

Job Posting

Full-Time Salary Range

Full-Time Salary Range

: 78062.4 - 154856

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. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.

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.