Benefits:

401(k)

Employee discounts

Training & development

Respiratory Therapist

Location: Washington, DC 20032

Contract Length: 8 Weeks (if applicable—can be added)

Schedule: Night Shift, 3×12s (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

Pay Range: $75.00 – $85.00/hour

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide high‑quality respiratory care across pediatric, NICU, adult emergency, and critical care populations. This role requires strong clinical skills, adaptability, and confidence in managing patients across all acuity levels.

The Respiratory Therapist will perform diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic interventions, patient education, and cardiopulmonary management in accordance with physician prescriptions and established protocols.

Requirements

RRT Credential (NBRC)

ACLS & BLS Certifications

Experience: Minimum 2 years

Pediatric, NICU, Adult ER & Critical Care Experience — Required (All must be present; do not submit without)

Key Responsibilities

Administer prescribed respiratory care treatments and therapies

Conduct diagnostic evaluations, including:

Obtaining and analyzing physiologic specimens

Interpreting cardiorespiratory data

Performing cardiopulmonary testing and studies

Provide advanced respiratory management across all care environments

Apply and monitor:

Medical gas delivery systems

Mechanical ventilation

Bronchopulmonary hygiene techniques

Artificial airway care

Environmental control systems

Deliver pharmacologic therapies related to respiratory care

Support cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and hemodynamic stabilization

Educate patients and families regarding respiratory health and treatment plans

Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately

Unit & Patient Population

The Respiratory Therapist will provide care across a wide range of clinical units, including but not limited to:

Pediatrics

NICU

Adult Emergency Room

Adult Critical Care Units

Patients may require ventilatory support, airway management, complex pulmonary therapies, or emergency respiratory interventions. Strong critical thinking and rapid response abilities are essential.