Job Description:

Respiratory Therapist

Requisition #: 393823

Location: Sibley Memorial Hospital,

Washington,
DC 20001


Category: Respiratory

Work Shift: Rotating Shift

Work Week: Full Time

Weekend Work Required: Yes

Date Posted: July 22, 2021

GENERAL SUMMARY: Initiates, performs complex respiratory care treatments, services and provides continuous monitoring of patients and equipment. Works in Nursing Units, Intensive Care, Emergency Room, Recovery Room and other units as assigned. Functions as charge therapist in absence of a supervisor.

Minimum Education and Experience:

1. Successful completion of a two year AMA approved school of Respiratory Care with Associates Degree in Respiratory Care, completion of a 96 hour program with a Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree or a Non Traditional Program which meets the criteria of the National Board for Respiratory Care.


2. The applicant must have also completed the Entry Level Certification Examination administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.


3. Applicant must submit proof of successful completion of the written and clinical simulation examination for Registered Respiratory Therapists administered by the National Board of Respiratory Care along with registry number.


4. Must have a District of Columbia license of Respiratory Care Practitioner.


5. Current CPR Certification required

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

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