Respiratory Therapist PRN

Job Description

Respiratory Therapist I PRN (250002EQ)

The Certified Respiratory Therapist possesses 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.

• Graduate of an accredited program for Respiratory Care
• Associate's Degree (Preferred)
• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

• Demonstration of proficient skills for ventilator management required.
• Clinical evaluation skills required.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Ability to handle stressful situation, and 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.

• Must meet DC licensure requirements. (Required)
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (C.R.T.) by the NBRC. (Required)
• BLS certification. (Required)
• NRP/ACLS/NPS certification. (Preferred)
• PALS certification 30 Days (Required)

• Six months post graduate experience in all aspects of respiratory care, including critical care background.

• Operate various types of mechanical ventilators, airway management (suctioning and tracheostomy trach care and change) and administering medical gas therapy as needed.
• Administers respiratory therapy inhaled medications, bronchopulmonary hygiene/drainage; assisting with breathing exercises; monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, adverse reactions and capillary/arterial blood gases.
• Evaluates the effects to respiratory therapy treatments by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending 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
• Transports mechanically ventilated patients internally within the organization and externally outside the organization.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending continuing education workshops;
• Documents patient care services received in Med Host the Electronic Medical Record.
• Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.

• May perform other duties in addition to those outlined in this job description.

District of Columbia - Washington

Rehab and Specialized Care 1731 Bunker Hill Road NE Washington 20017

Allied Health

HSC Pediatric Center

Position Status : R (Regular) - O - PRN

Shift :
Night

Work Schedule : three twelve hour shift

Sep 24, 2025, 3:41:29 PM

64188.8 - 106995.2

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