Senior Pediatric Respiratory Therapist – CCU/ER Expert

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 (RCP-III) to deliver high-quality care across ER, Acute Care, and critical care units. You will provide advanced respiratory support for neonates to adults and act as a clinical resource and preceptor.

Minimum requirements include an RRT credential, DC DOH license, 5 years of experience with 2 years in pediatric/neonatal CCU, and active BLS, PALS, NRP.

Qualifications

• Must be Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with DC DOH license.
• Minimum 5 years experience; 2 years in pediatric and/or neonatal CCU.
• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care; BS preferred.
• Ability to work across ER, Acute Care, PICU/NICU/CICU with department rotation.

Responsibilities

• Administers all levels of Respiratory Care.
• Functions at an advanced level in Acute Care, ER, and two CCUs.
• Serves as clinical resource and preceptor to staff and students.
• Maintains skills to provide care for neonates to adults.
• Adheres to department policies and participates in ongoing education.

Skills

Patient care

Critical care

Precepting

Communication

Math calculations

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

BS in health-related field (preferred)

Tools

Ventilator management

Nitric Oxide

Heliox

HFOV

Job description

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC, is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP-III) to deliver high-quality care across ER, Acute Care, and critical care units. You will provide advanced respiratory support for neonates to adults and act as a clinical resource and preceptor.

Minimum requirements include an RRT credential, DC DOH license, 5 years of experience with 2 years in pediatric/neonatal CCU, and active BLS, PALS, NRP.