RT - Respiratory Care Practitioner - Level I

OverviewRT - Respiratory Care Practitioner - Level I - (250002U2). 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 opportunities for growth through our career ladder program, with units including 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 among others.Under general direction of the department manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for administering all levels of Respiratory Care to treat patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction and/or disabilities. The RCP-II will operate at the level usual and customary for Acute Care, ER, and Critical Care (PICU or NICU) competency and orientation, maintaining skills and knowledge to provide safe, effective, and appropriate care to all ages including neonates, infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, and adults.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include administering respiratory therapies and procedures as part of standard patient care, and ensuring safe and effective treatment across acute care and ER settings. The role requires independent work within the ER and all acute care areas and adherence to policies and procedures established by Respiratory Care Services and Children\'s National Health System.QualificationsQualifications - ExternalCompletion of a minimum two years of college training in an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program - Associates Degree (Required)1 year Work experience in Respiratory Care (Preferred)New graduates accepted in positionRequired Skills/KnowledgeMust be able to demonstrate competency of all aspects of acute care delivery and ER prior to completion of initial 90 daysAdministers all general Respiratory Therapy procedures, including humidity and aerosol therapy, lung inflation maneuvers, pulmonary secretion clearance, CPAP, BiPAP, and High-Flow Therapy.Must demonstrate basic mechanical ventilator management skills including set-up, monitoring, and troubleshooting.Performs CPR as indicated. Performs invasive and noninvasive monitoring and diagnostic procedures ascribed to specific care areas.Works independently within the ER and all acute care areas.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 and continuing education credits for department and licensure including: BLS, PALS, 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.LocationPrimary Location: District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010Job DetailsJob: Allied HealthOrganization: COE Hospital-Based SpecialtiesPosition Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-TimeShift: VariableWork Schedule: VariableJob PostingJob Posting: Oct 10, 2025, 4:38:56 PMFull-Time Salary RangeFull-Time Salary Range: 78062.4 - 154856Equal Opportunity Statement: Children\'s National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.Drug-Free Workplace: Please note that it is the policy of Children\'s National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff. Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children\'s National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana. #J-18808-Ljbffr