Pulmonary Diagnostics RCP III - Northern Virginia

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About the Role:

The Pulmonary Diagnostics RCPIII will report to the Manager, Pulmonary Diagnostics Lab, for operational oversight. The Manager will provide oversight of the assessment of technical competencies and training. The RCPIII will be responsible for any additional training required at time of hire or promotion within time criteria determined by manager. They will experienced and able to provide clinical support for diagnostic services and respiratory care needs at the time of hire or promotion. They will be familiar with all lab processes and procedures and how to access assistance or reference expertise when needed by end of probationary period. This includes but is not limited to: assessment of a patient's respiratory status, provision of all standard respiratory care treatments, performing full spectrum of pulmonary function studies( spirometry, plethysmography , DLCO, LCI, MIP/MEP , FOT), metabolic studies, hypoxic challenges, all forms of exercise testing (GXT , 6 minute walk, EIB, cold air challenge),methacholine challenges, transcutaneous Carbon Dioxide monitoring, indirect measurement of hemoglobin, exhaled nitric oxide measurement, bronchoscopy support in the OR, cath lab or ICU's. They will be able to assist with ERBOKRYO CA during OR procedures .Must be able to perform assessment and adjustment of patient settings on home ventilators including report generation from the ventilator memory during visit. All work will comply with the ATS standards of testing, DOH and JCH standards and hospital policies and procedures. They will also be expected to transition work sites to include the main lab, the inpatient lab, the OR/ICU, Regional Outpatient Centers(ROC) and the Muscular Dystrophy (MDA) Center program held in Physical Medicine. Will be expected to provide educational encounters for patients and their families covering all forms of Airway Clearance Techniques(ACT), respiratory medications and equipment used in the home. Children's National is a teaching and research facility. As a member of our team the RCPIII will be host to medical and respiratory care students providing educational experiences in the areas of care our service is responsible for as needed throughout the year. Will be knowledgeable of High Level Disinfection (HLD) processes practiced in our hospital. Will be able to troubleshoot any equipment in use in our department. Must be familiar with CPAP/BIPAP equipment and apnea monitors. Must acquire and maintain CITI credentialing to qualify for providing support on research protocols. May assume role of Charge Therapist when assigned by manager. Mentors new hires during probationary period.

What You'll Bring:

Minimum Education

• Associate's Degree Completion of a minimum of two years of college training in an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program required (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience

• 6 years Experience in respiratory care environment providing care for inpatients or outpatients (Required)
• 5 years Experience in a pulmonary lab environment (Required)
• 2 years Experience in a pediatric pulmonary lab environment (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge

• CITI training must be completed within probationary period
• Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory agency requirements(e.g. JCHO, DCDOH, ATS,)

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist RCP DC license Upon Hire (Required)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist RCP MD or VA (if required for position applied for) 90 Days (Required)Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) Upon Hire (Required)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist(RRT) Upon Hire (Required)
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) Upon Hire (Required)

Functional Accountabilities
Organization and Planning

• Ensure equipment, supplies, and staff are prepared and ready to provide all services as required

• Act as lead therapist when requested by manager

• Prioritize multiple requests for services.

• Utilize manager for assistance in priority-setting as needed.

• Monitor and maintain supplies at any site assigned to.

• Participate in the interdisciplinary team huddle to ensure lab is informed and prepared to provide services as requested for patients.

• Flows all recycled equipment correctly for HLD reprocessing according to hospital policy.

Patient Care

• Assess patient respiratory status.

• Interpret clinical signs and symptoms for patients with a variety of respiratory illnesses.

• Contribute to plan of care based on assessments.

• Administer aerosolized medications and treatments as ordered.

• Provide instruction to patients and families regarding respiratory treatments, equipment, and pulmonary diagnostic testing, ventilatory support devices, both invasive and non-invasive.

• Evaluate effectiveness and outcomes of interventions.

Technical Proficiency

• Perform full range of pulmonary function testing in accordance with ATS standards.

• Maintain CITI training certification.

• Perform oscillography, metabolic studies, and specialty studies in accordance with A TS standards.

• Provide assistance during bronchoscopy procedure including maintenance of equipment following HLD guidelines.

• Perform daily, weekly and monthly calibration of any equipment to use at site assigned.

• Develop and implement competency check offs for new services,in collaboration with manager, as needed.

• Ability to utilize BREEZESITE, CORNERSTONE, ENDOWORS/PROVATION, CERNER, PYXIS, access to protected folder on "S" drive

• Operate the Cold Air Challenge system correctly.

• Operate the Dosimeter for methacholine delivery independently

• Able to perform all types of exercise testing.

• Assist in the use of the ERBOKRYO CA during bronchoscopy.

• Collaborate and provide research protocol support complying with all hospital policies and procedures.

Documentation

• Document assessments, medications, treatments, procedures, and teach appropriately in accordance with departmental and hospital policies.

• Evaluate and document ventilator patient encounters including any downloads done during time of visit.

• Verify any entry in the EMR to ensure accuracy and a complete reflection of services rendered.

• Review all orders for clinical and protocol testing to ensure correct information/documentation is done with each patient encounter.

• Maintain accurate encounter logs for tracking verification of services at any site assigned to.

Professionalism

• Attend rounds, in-services, and conferences to maintain and upgrade clinical knowledge base and technical skills.

• Serve as a resource person to clinic personnel in respiratory-related matters

• Actively participate in staff/departmental meetings; participate in departmental performance improvement activities.

• Maintain all competencies and annual training requirements.

• Assist to maintain departmental readiness for regulatory surveys.

• Keep up to date Circum Vitae in personnel file.

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times, ensuring all patient data meets HIPPA standards.

• Provide assistance and oversight in lab to ensure troubleshooting of techniques, documentations, and testing quality is consistent.

Educational

• Participate in a hospital sponsored volunteer event, committee, or provide an educational encounter for pulmonary team annually.

• Provide educational encounters for medical students, residents, and respiratory care students.

• Act as a mentor providing procedure review and competency check off for RCPI and RCPII staff and new employees.

• Identify and develop training module for one testing procedure, in collaboration with manager, that all staff are required to be competent in.

• Mentor new employees during probation period, providing training and competency assessment.

• Attend one educational event in our field and prepare a presentation for team on new info gathered.

Communication

• Reach out to create partnerships across teams to provide seamless care.

• Practice closed loop communication, SBAR, STAR, Peer check, or any effective tool available to ensure the lab staff, bronch team, inpatient service team and manager are aware of any variances in services or coverage.

• Contact correct department or entity to ensure any equipment, software, or employee failure is correctly reported and addressed immediately to include Biomed, Cardiology IT, RL, all vendors and manager.

• Review schedules at all sites to ensure coverage requirements and contact manager when needed.

• Ensure all members of staff are informed of any pertinent information through out clinic day affecting covering or service.

Safety

• Demonstrate integrity and focus on what is safe.

• Exhibit safe practice at all times when working with patients using equipment and gases.

• Be able to enact any CODE, as defined by our organization, when needed.

• Practice HLD safety when working with equipment and chemicals in OR/ICU.

• Comply with Universal Precautions and Hand washing guidelines in all clinical environments.

Benefits That Support You:

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us:

• Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
• Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
• Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.

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