The Respiratory Care Assistant (RCA) performs diagnostic electrocardiograms (EKG), conducts inventory, tests and sets-up, disinfects, processes, stores, and stocks equipment and supplies for use in critical and acute patient care areas, utilizing established infection control practices and per manufacturer guidelines. Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors).