Certified Respiratory Therapist jobs in District of Columbia

Certified Respiratory Therapist assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Being a Certified Respiratory Therapist also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is an impairment. Requires an associate degree and a credential of Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). Additionally, Certified Respiratory Therapist may be expected to maintain a CPR certification. Typically reports to a manager. Certified Respiratory Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Certified Respiratory Therapist
  • United Medical Center
  • Washington, DC OTHER
  • The certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is responsible for providing total respiratory care for patients with carrying degrees of respiratory deficiencies. CRT must exercise knowledge of respiratory anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Applies learned theory, principles, and techniques to all types of respiratory care. Uses related equipment for respiratory therapy. Responsible for providing basic cardiac diagnostic services. CRT is a Code Blue team member.


    Job Responsibilities:

    A. Attends rounds session with medical staff for patients on long term artificial ventilation. Confers with physicians regarding patient condition and care.

    • Maintains and monitors continual artificial ventilations.
    • Manages artificial airways, including tracheal suctioning and tracheotomy care.

    B. Participates as a member of emergency teams by providing respiratory care in emergency resuscitation and cardiac arrest cases. Confers with physicians regarding critical and emergency patient care.

    C. Provides lung physiotherapy, including breathing exercises, percussion and postural drainage in the rehabilitation care of patients.

    D. Plans and presents lectures and demonstrations to other respiratory therapists.

    E. Evaluate patients for respiratory care services.

    F. Performs arteriotomies.

    G. Perform pulmonary function studies.

    H. Provide basic cardiac diagnostic services.

    • 12 lead Electrocardiograms
    • 24 hour ambulatory monitor application and processing
    • Acquire and process telemetry and rhythm tracing
    • Apply electrodes for stress tests.
    • Respond to cardiopulmonary emergencies.


    • One (1) year RT clinical experience and 1 year monitor tech or 1 year performing basic ECG’s.
    • Graduate from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapist. Completion of cardiovascular training.
    • Arrhythmia interpretation, basic and complex electrocardiogram interpretation, anatomy, physiology, and pathology relating to cardiac medicine and pulmonary medicine, theory, principles, and techniques relating to respiratory care. Application of leads for cardiodiagnostic tests. Ability to provide hands-on respiratory treatment. Exercise independent judgment. Communicate with physicians and nurses regarding patient’s respiratory condition. Move equipment from patient to patient. Responding quickly to emergency situations.
    • Board Certified or Board Eligible American Registry of Respiratory Therapists. CPRT Certified
  • 7 Days Ago

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Certified Respiratory Therapist
  • Not-For-Profit Hospital Corporation
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • The certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is responsible for providing total respiratory care for patients with carrying degrees of respiratory deficiencies. CRT must exercise knowledge of respiratory...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Respiratory Therapist
  • Hamdan Resources
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • We are seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our teams across the US. The incumbent provides care of the Veterans' medical needs by performing, the Respiratory Therapist (RT) position will work indep...
  • Just Posted

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Respiratory Therapist
  • medstar
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary: MedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team! We are looking for a certified respiratory therapist who will provide our patients with extraordinary patie...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Respiratory Therapist
  • medstar-pilot
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary: MedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team! We are looking for a certified respiratory therapist who will provide our patients with extraordinary patie...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Respiratory Therapist
  • medstar-pilot
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Possesses and demonstrates adequate knowledge to provide respiratory care to all patient populations with technique appropriate to chronological, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Certified Respiratory Therapist
  • Broward Children's Center
  • Pompano Beach, FL
  • SUMMARY Provides ordered respiratory care and ventilatory management and support to residents. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIEN...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Respiratory Therapist
  • HCA
  • Denton, TX
  • Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a Certified Respiratory Therapist you want with your current employ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Respiratory Therapist
  • Cape Fear Valley Health
  • Stedman, NC
  • Cape Fear Valley Health | Respiratory Therapists | Job Description Cape Fear Valley Health in Fayetteville, NC, is hirin...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Respiratory Therapist
  • Cape Fear Valley Health
  • Parkton, NC
  • Cape Fear Valley Health | Respiratory Therapists | Job Description Cape Fear Valley Health in Fayetteville, NC, is hirin...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Respiratory Therapist
  • Cape Fear Valley Health
  • Wade, NC
  • Cape Fear Valley Health | Respiratory Therapists | Job Description Cape Fear Valley Health in Fayetteville, NC, is hirin...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Respiratory Therapist
  • Cape Fear Valley Health
  • Spring Lake, NC
  • Cape Fear Valley Health | Respiratory Therapists | Job Description Cape Fear Valley Health in Fayetteville, NC, is hirin...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Respiratory Therapist
  • Cape Fear Valley Health
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • Cape Fear Valley Health | Respiratory Therapists | Job Description Cape Fear Valley Health in Fayetteville, NC, is hirin...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Respiratory Therapist
  • Med Travelers
  • Commerce Township, MI
  • Job Details Respiratory Therapist needed for a 13 week assignment starting 4/15! Requirements Adult, PEDS, NICU exp Acti...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...
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Income Estimation for Certified Respiratory Therapist jobs
$71,439 to $86,727

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