Respiratory Therapist II

Children's National Hospital

5d • $35 - $59 • Onsite

About The Position

Children’s National Rehabilitation and Specialized Care Center (RSC) provides family-centered medical and therapy services for children from infancy through age 21 with complex medical conditions. Our inpatient programs deliver transitional medical care and rehabilitation, helping children safely move from acute care settings to home. Our outpatient services extend this care through ongoing, individualized medical and therapy support in a family-focused environment. At RSC, you’ll be part of an interdisciplinary team of highly skilled and compassionate professionals who are committed to making a meaningful difference. Our clinicians collaborate closely to deliver innovative, personalized care and the most advanced rehabilitation services in the region. We invite you to grow your career with us while helping children reach their fullest potential.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved program for respiratory care.
• Six months post-graduate experience in all aspects of respiratory care, including critical care background.
• Must meet DC licensure requirements.
• Registered (R.R.T.) by the NBRC.
• BLS certification.
• PALS certification.
• Demonstration of proficient skills for ventilator management required.
• Clinical evaluation skills required.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Ability to handle stressful situation.
• Good time management skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or bachelor's degree
• Neonatal/pediatric experience
• ACLS, NPS, NRP
• Active member of the AARC, and AARC state affiliation preferred.
• Participation in activities which further professional growth for self and the department is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care, including airway management (suctioning and tracheostomy care), administration of inhaled medications, bronchopulmonary hygiene, and management of mechanical ventilation.
• Serve as a key educator, guiding patients and their families on respiratory conditions, disease management, and the safe and effective use of medications and equipment—both during their stay and as they prepare for a successful transition home.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support the safe transport of mechanically ventilated patients within and outside the organization as needed.
• Operate various types of mechanical ventilators, airway management (suctioning and tracheostomy trach care and change) and administering medical gas therapy as needed.
• Administers respiratory therapy inhaled medications, bronchopulmonary hygiene/drainage; assisting with breathing exercises; monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, adverse reactions and capillary/arterial blood gases.
• Evaluate the effects to respiratory therapy treatments by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.
• Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment.
• Transports mechanically ventilated patients internally within the organization and externally outside the organization.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending continuing education workshops.
• Documents patient care services received in MedHost the Electronic Medical Record.
• Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree