UHS·Washington, District of Columbia
Perform routine and intensive respiratory therapy, diagnostic procedures, and patient assessments for critically ill patients. Maintain and stock respiratory equipment while ensuring ventilator and life support systems are fully operable.
www.gwuhospital.com The George Washington University Hospital Respiratory Care Department provides cutting-edge clinical care to various critically ill patients.
Here are some of the highlights of the therapies we deliver: Ventilator management Including the utilization of an ARDS protocol Advanced vent modes (APRV, ASV, NAVA) Inhaled Nitric Oxide Administration Airway Clearance Therapies (utilizing an Airway Clearance Protocol) Airway Management Non-Invasive Ventilation Oxygen Therapy Emergency Response Teams Emergency Department Care Level I Trauma Center Post-Surgical Ventilator Weaning and Care Including open heart surgery, Liver transplant Indirect Calorimetry Bedside PFTs Inpatient Sleep studies Point of Care testing ICU Mobilization Multidisciplinary approach to tracheostomy management and speaking valves The department also engages in diverse education pathways. Clinical rotations for local and international respiratory therapy schools (starting soon). Annual respiratory education for nursing and physicians. Departmental continuing education lectures. Professional development opportunities Teamwork Interdisciplinary Care Advances in Academic Medicine Cardiovascular Surgical Unit Level III NICU Two medical ICU Trauma/ Neuro ICU Pulmonary Care Unit 4 bed General floors Respiratory Therapist Fulfills the needs of the patients, families and community by performing a variety of routine and intensive therapy, diagnostic procedures and patient assessments in accordance with his/her licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements. Maintains and stocks respiratory equipment. Ensures ventilator and life support equipment are operable. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written Effective interpersonal skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Must be able to identify and competently address needs of population servedA minimum of 0 to 1 year full time experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapist in an acute care settin Benefit Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! ·
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Graduation from an approved two-year respiratory therapist program Licensed by the District of Columbia Health Regulation Licensed as an RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist and certified by NBRC. Licensed as a CRT Certified Respiratory Therapist or RRT (to become registered within a year) Registered Respiratory Therapist and approved by NBRC BLS Basic Life Support for Health Care Professionals required ACLS and PALS within six months of hire Excellent critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment. Strong organizational and attention to detail. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters. © Universal Health Services, Inc.
Requires graduation from an approved two-year respiratory therapist program and licensure as an RRT or CRT in the District of Columbia. BLS certification is required, with ACLS and PALS needed within six months of hire.
Market context
In the District of Columbia, respiratory therapist openings typically reflect steady demand in hospitals and acute care settings, where licensure and current life-support credentials are closely reviewed. This role is competitive because employers often look for an approved respiratory therapy program, DC RRT or CRT licensure, BLS at hire, and ACLS and PALS within six months. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your credential timeline and highlight any recent acute-care experience in your application.