Respiratory Therapist II

Respiratory Therapist II (260001BC) Job Description The Registered Respiratory Therapist possesses sufficient training and experience to perform independent professional respiratory care diagnostics and therapeutic procedures, including clinical evaluation of care, establishment of therapeutic objectives, and review of care. The final authority, judgment, and clinical decision making are the responsibility of a physician. He/she is involved in acute critical and/or life‑threatening patient care areas and situations. Qualifications Minimum Education Associate's Degree (Preferred) Bachelor's Degree (Preferred) Required Licenses and Certifications Must meet DC licensure requirements. (Required) Registered Respiratory Therapist (R.R.T.) by the NBRC. (Required) BLS certification. (Required) PALS certification. (Required) ACLS, NPS, NRP (Preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge Demonstration of proficient skills for ventilator management required. Clinical evaluation skills required. Strong communication skills required. Ability to handle stressful situations. Good time management skills required. Active member of the AARC, and AARC state affiliation preferred. Participation in activities which further professional growth for self and the department is preferred. Job Functions Essential job duties: Operate various types of mechanical ventilators, airway management (suctioning and tracheostomy trach care and change) and administering medical gas therapy as needed. Administer respiratory therapy inhaled medications, bronchopulmonary hygiene/drainage; assist with breathing exercises; monitor physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, adverse reactions and capillary/arterial blood gases. Evaluate the effects of respiratory therapy treatments by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommend 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. Transport mechanically ventilated patients internally within the organization and externally outside the organization. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending continuing education workshops. Document patient care services received in MedHost the Electronic Medical Record. Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure it is functioning safely and efficiently. Other job duties: May perform other duties in addition to those outlined in this job description. Primary Location District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations Rehab and Specialized Care, 1731 Bunker Hill Road NE, Washington, 20017 Job Category Allied Health Organization HSC Pediatric Center Position Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full Time Shift: Day Work Schedule: Rotating 7am-7:30pm Job Posting Date May 29, 2026 2:45:44 PM Salary Range 69659.2 - 116084.8 The 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. 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 (management, employees and contractors). 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