Interventional Pulmonology Respiratory Therapist

Inova Health System; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement match 5%

Education assistance up to $5,250/year

Student loan assistance up to $10,000

Mental health coaching/therapy support

Job summary

Inova Fairfax Hospital is seeking a dedicated Interventional Pulmonology Respiratory Therapist to join our team. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, with sign-on and relocation bonuses available.

The department emphasizes patient safety, high-quality care, and cutting-edge interventional procedures in a supportive environment. The role requires licensure as a Respiratory Therapist in the state, 5 years of RT experience (3 in critical care), and credentials including RRT, BLS, ACLS,

Qualifications

• Licensure in the state to practice as a Respiratory Therapist.
• RRT certification at start plus BLS, ACLS, PALS from AHA or equivalent credentials.
• 5 years' experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, with 3 years in critical care.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-procedure assessment and review patient information (H&P, medications, allergies).
• Coordinate planned care with the healthcare team.
• Provide interventional pulmonary services including advanced bronchoscopic procedures and pleural interventions.
• Record data for quality improvement processes and ensure patient safety during procedures.
• Administer advanced respiratory care therapies and diagnostic services, including ventilation support and ABG collection.

Education

CoARC Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Job description

Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Interventional Pulmonology Respiratory Therapist to join the team. This role will be Full-Time Monday Through Friday. Sign on and Relocation Bonus Available

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs pre-procedure assessment. Reviews pre-procedural patient information including H & P, medications, allergies.
• Coordinates planned care with other healthcare team members.
• Displays a strong foundation in physiology along with a strong understanding of the respiratory system
• Implements principles of aseptic technique utilizing a thorough knowledge of basic infection control practices.
• Implements knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic scopes and high-level disinfection process.
• Adheres to department policies and protocols to ensure that all procedures are optimized for patient care and diagnosis/treatment. Demonstrates patient safety by use of guard rails, braking mechanisms, shielding, safety straps, and patient monitoring.
• Provides interventional pulmonary services including advanced diagnostic bronchoscopy (EBUS, navigational bronchoscopy, robotic bronchoscopy), therapeutic bronchoscopy for benign and malignant disease (including foreign body removal, airway stenting, bronchoplasty, cryo spray, Argon plasma coagulation), endobronchial valve placement, bronchial thermoplasty, thoracentesis, medical pleuroscopy, placement and management of indwelling pleural catheters, pleurodesis.
• Routinely records data for the QI processes within the department
• Administers advanced respiratory care therapeutics and diagnostic services with a high level of skill and proficiency including Nebulizer treatment, high flow set up, Ventilator &Bipap initiation, obtain ABG and implementing broncho hygienic therapy techniques.
• May apply additional duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

• Licensure - Current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State
• Certification - RRT Upon Start, BLS, ACLS, PALS from AHA Upon Start or an advanced Credential (ACCS, AEC, NPS, RPFT, CPFT, OR SDS) or relevant bachelor's degree.
• Experience - 5 years' experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. 3 of those years must be in critical care; additional experience can be in critical care, advanced diagnostics with multiple age populations or home health.
• Education - Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).