Respiratory Therapist; Rrt Pt

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – PT – New Rates

The George Washington University Hospital – Washington, D.C.

Certified Respiratory Therapist (RRT) needed to provide comprehensive respiratory care in an acute setting, including ventilator management, advanced ventilation modes, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

• Perform routine and intensive therapy, diagnostic procedures, and patient assessments in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and stock respiratory equipment; ensure ventilator and life‑support equipment are in proper working condition.
• Participate in emergency response and emergency department care.
• Provide bedside PFTs, indirect calorimetry, and inpatient sleep studies as indicated.
• Contribute to ICU mobilization, tracheostomy management, and speaking valve therapy.
• Support multidisciplinary teams through clear verbal and written communication.
• Adapt to changing priorities while maintaining confidentiality and patient safety.
• Support education for patients, families, and staff; provide annual respiratory education for nursing and physicians.

• Ventilator management (including ARDS protocol and advanced modes such as APRV, ASV, NAVA)
• Inhaled nitric oxide administration
• Airway clearance therapies (using airway clearance protocol)
• Airway management and non‑invasive ventilation
• Oxygen therapy
• Emergency response and emergency department care
• Level I trauma center support
• Post‑surgical ventilator weaning (open heart surgery, liver transplant)
• Indirect calorimetry and bedside PFTs
• Inpatient sleep studies and point‑of‑care testing
• ICU mobilization and multidisciplinary tracheostomy management
• Spoken valve therapy
• Education in respiratory therapy, nursing, and physicians
• Collaboration with cardiovascular surgical, NICU, medical ICU, trauma, and pulmonary care units
• Support for Level III NICU, two medical ICUs, and trauma/Neuro ICU
• General floor respiratory support

• Graduated from an approved two‑year respiratory therapist program
• Licensed by the District of Columbia Health Regulation
• Licensed as RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) and certified by NBRC
• Or licensed as CRT with intent to become registered within a year
• BLS Basic Life Support required; ACLS and PALS within six months of hire
• Excellent critical thinking, communication, problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Minimum of 0–1 year full‑time experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapist in an acute care setting

• Competitive compensation and 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
• Challenging and rewarding work environment

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