Children’s National Hospital·Washington, District of Columbia
Perform independent professional respiratory care, including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and ventilator management for acute and critical patients. Educate patients and families on disease management while maintaining respiratory equipment and documenting care in electronic medical records.
The Registered Respiratory Therapist possess sufficient training and experience to perform independent professional respiratory care diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, clinical evaluation of care including the establishment of therapeutic objectives and the review of care. The final and ultimate 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.
Minimum Education Associate's Degree (Preferred) Or Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
Required Licenses and Certifications Must meet DC licensure requirements. (Required) Registered (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 situation.
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.
Requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree and RRT certification by the NBRC, along with BLS and PALS certifications. Proficiency in ventilator management and DC licensure are mandatory.
Market context
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