RT - Respiratory Care Practitioner Level II - Nights

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 84,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Hospital is seeking dedicated Respiratory Care Practitioners for nighttime shifts at our pediatric trauma center. The role involves delivering critical respiratory care and requires a strong educational background and experience in acute care settings. Join a team dedicated to patient-centered care while advancing your career through professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus opportunity of $25,000

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience required, including pediatric or adult critical care.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials required.
• Active member of the American Association of Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

• Administers all levels of Respiratory Care for patients with dysfunction.
• Conducts diagnostic procedures and interferes with therapeutic techniques.
• Maintains skills through appropriate training and continuing education.

Skills

Competency in acute care

Mechanical ventilator management

Patient-centered orientation

Ability to perform under stress

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

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Children's National Hospital provided pay range

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Base pay range

$84,468.80/yr - $167,523.20/yr

Sign on bonus opportunity - $25,000

Shift: 7pm-7am

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Department Summary

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-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.

Minimum Education

• Completion of a minimum two years of college training in an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program - Associates Degree (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

Primary Location

District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations

CN Hospital (Main Campus)

Job

Allied Health

Organization

COE Hospital-Based Specliaties

Position Status

R (Regular)

Shift

Night

Work Schedule

1900-0700

Job Posting

Jun 24, 2025, 10:57:54 PM

Full-Time Salary Range

84468.8

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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