Senior Respiratory Therapist: Bedside & Transport ICU

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $30,000 with 2-year commitment

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner Level III for dual bedside and transport responsibilities. Candidates must have an Associate's Degree in an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program and a Registered Respiratory Therapist license. Experience in pediatric and neonatal critical care as well as strong competencies in acute care delivery are required. A sign-on bonus of $30,000 available with a 2-year commitment. The position involves night shifts with both bedside and transport duties.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Respiratory Therapy experience required.
• 2 years in pediatric and/or neonatal critical care environment required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist license required.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care to patients of all ages.
• Respond to internal and external transport needs as required.
• Maintain clinical skills and required continuing education credits.

Skills

Acute care delivery competency

Mechanical ventilator management

Advanced life support procedures

Patient-centered orientation

Mathematical calculations

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelors of Science in a health-related field

Tools

CPAP

BIPAP

Nitric Oxide

Heliox

HFOV setup

Job description

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner Level III for dual bedside and transport responsibilities. Candidates must have an Associate's Degree in an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program and a Registered Respiratory Therapist license. Experience in pediatric and neonatal critical care as well as strong competencies in acute care delivery are required. A sign-on bonus of $30,000 available with a 2-year commitment. The position involves night shifts with both bedside and transport duties.