MedStar Health
RT - Respiratory Care Practitioner Level II - Nights
MedStar Health, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Description
Sign on bonus opportunity - $25,000
Shift: 7pm-7am
Informational Video: Join Our Team: Hiring Respiratory Therapists at Children's National
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. Qualifications
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)
111 Michigan Avenue NW
Washington
20010
Job
:
Allied Health
Organization
:
COE Hospital-Based Specliaties
Position Status
:
R (Regular)
-
FT - Full-Time
Shift
:
Night
Work Schedule
:
1900-0700
Job Posting
:
Jun 24, 2025, 5:27:54 PM
Full-Time Salary Range
:
84468.8
-
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Sign on bonus opportunity - $25,000
Shift: 7pm-7am
Informational Video: Join Our Team: Hiring Respiratory Therapists at Children's National
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. Qualifications
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)
111 Michigan Avenue NW
Washington
20010
Job
:
Allied Health
Organization
:
COE Hospital-Based Specliaties
Position Status
:
R (Regular)
-
FT - Full-Time
Shift
:
Night
Work Schedule
:
1900-0700
Job Posting
:
Jun 24, 2025, 5:27:54 PM
Full-Time Salary Range
:
84468.8
-
167523.2 #J-18808-Ljbffr