Pediatric Respiratory Therapist I – Day Shift

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Retirement match 5%

Tuition & Student Loan Assistance

Mental Health Support

Paid time off & parental leave

Job summary

Inova Health System in Fairfax, VA is hiring a Respiratory Therapist I for full-time, day shift. You will perform basic assessments, administer respiratory therapies, and assist with ventilator management in children’s specialties.

Responsibilities include documenting care, educating patients and families, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure safe, high-quality care. Spanning Inova’s pediatric services, you’ll contribute to patient-centric outcomes.

Qualifications

• Performs basic clinical assessments of the cardiopulmonary system with a moderate degree of accuracy.
• Administers basic respiratory therapies with moderate proficiency and supervision.
• Establishes basic mechanical ventilation with common ventilators.
• Reviews weaning needs and decides on continued ventilator support daily.

Responsibilities

• Assists with basic diagnostic testing (e.g., EKG, sputum collection, bedside spirometry).
• Documents care accurately and according to protocols.
• Provides patient and family education regarding therapies.
• Communicates effectively with the care team about the plan of care.
• Applies department protocols and QA indicators with guidance.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Ventilator management

Documentation & charting

Team communication

Education

CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program

Job description

Inova Health System in Fairfax, VA is hiring a Respiratory Therapist I for full-time, day shift. You will perform basic assessments, administer respiratory therapies, and assist with ventilator management in children’s specialties.

Responsibilities include documenting care, educating patients and families, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure safe, high-quality care. Spanning Inova’s pediatric services, you’ll contribute to patient-centric outcomes.