Graduate with a minimum of an Associate's Degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Current, active Respiratory Care licensure in the District of Columbia Current BLS or ACLS certification through the American Heart Association Working knowledge of all forms of oxygen therapy delivery and associated equipment Proficiency in the delivery of medical gases, airway management, mechanical ventilation, and diagnostic respiratory procedures Ability to recognize and respond to signs of respiratory distress; remains with the patient and escalates appropriately until expected clinical response is achieved. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Per Diem Howard University Hospital Washington, DC Role Summary As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at Howard University Hospital, you will deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and life-support respiratory care to patients across our inpatient and critical care areas - administering prescribed therapies, managing mechanical ventilation, evaluating patient response, and collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to optimize each patient's plan of care.