Critical Care Respiratory Therapist II (PRN)

Inova; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement match

Education assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Job summary

Inova Alexandria Hospital seeks a Respiratory Therapist 2 to join the team in a PRN capacity. The role supports mechanical ventilation management, patient care in a critical environment, and coordination with the care team.

We require an accredited respiratory therapy program graduate with RRT credentials or significant CRT experience, plus BLS and ACLS/PALS/NRP or intent to obtain within a year. Inova offers a strong benefits package and supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited CoARC respiratory care program.
• 6 months in a critical care environment or 1 year of specialized training in advanced diagnostics/pulmonary rehabilitation as a practicing Respiratory Therapist.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or >10 years as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC). ACLS, PALS or NRP required or to be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Basic Life Support from AHA upon start.
• ACLS, PALS or NRP must be obtained within 1 year from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and manages basic mechanical ventilation with common ventilators and higher-level forms as needed. Performs with supervision as required.
• Weaning mechanics with high proficiency in ventilated patients.
• Reviews need for continuing ventilator support and develops or refines ventilator care plans.
• Formulates a plan of care based on data and response to therapy, ensuring consistency with standards of care.
• Administers advanced respiratory interventions (e.g., heliox, nitric oxide, CNB, Chest Wall Oscillation) as appropriate.

Skills

Ventilation management

Critical care patient care

Ventilator weaning

ACLS/PALS/NRP

Education

CoARC accredited respiratory care program

Tools

Ventilators

Job description

Inova Alexandria Hospital seeks a Respiratory Therapist 2 to join the team in a PRN capacity. The role supports mechanical ventilation management, patient care in a critical environment, and coordination with the care team.

We require an accredited respiratory therapy program graduate with RRT credentials or significant CRT experience, plus BLS and ACLS/PALS/NRP or intent to obtain within a year. Inova offers a strong benefits package and supportive work culture.