Description
Sign on bonus opportunity - $25,000
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Shift: 7a-7p
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
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Associate's Degree Completion of a minimum two years of college training in an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program. (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
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3 years (Required)
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1-year Critical care environment (pediatric or adult). (Required)
Required Licenses and Certifications
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Registered Respiratory Therapist (Required)
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RCP License from District of Columbia DOH Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (Required)Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
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Active Member of American Association of Respiratory Care
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Must be able to demonstrate competency of all aspects of acute care, ER, and ICU delivery prior to completion of initial 90 days.
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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.
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Must demonstrate intermediate mechanical ventilator management skills including use of Nitric Oxide, Heliox, and set-up and management of HFOV.
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Performs CPR as indicated.
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Performs invasive and noninvasive monitoring and diagnostic procedures ascribed to specific care areas.
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Works independently within the ER, Acute Care, and PICU and/or NICU; a minimum of 10 shifts a year in each area.
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Must display sustained proficiency in these care areas as exhibited through department rotation schedule.
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Adheres to policies and procedures established by Respiratory Care Services and Children’s National Health System.
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Ability to organize, establish priorities, and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
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Must be able to perform under stressful situations using good clinical judgment.
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Must demonstrate compassion and patient centered orientation when dealing with patients, families, and co-workers.
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Must have ability to perform mathematical calculations.
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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.
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Must have physical ability to perform all treatment modalities.
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Must have physical ability to move and lift up to 50lbs; frequently endure long periods of standing and walking.
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Must have basic computer skills.
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Credentials and proficiency will be assessed during annual review to maintain status at the RCP-II Level.
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: Day
Work Schedule: 7a-7p
Job Posting: May 27, 2026, 12:44:59 PM
Full-Time Salary Range: 84468.8 - 167523.2
