Pediatric Respiratory Therapist I – Day Shift

Inova Health; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

5% 401(k) match starting day one

Education assistance up to $5,250/year

Student loan assistance up to $10,000

Mental health support 25 sessions per…

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Inova Health in Fairfax, VA is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist 1 to support pediatric subspecialties within Inova Children’s Hematology/Oncology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Neurology and Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. This full-time day shift runs 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The role emphasizes clinical assessment, ventilation management and patient education, with strong adherence to safety, quality and patient experience standards at Inova Health System.

Qualifications

• Performs basic clinical assessments of the cardiopulmonary system with accuracy.
• Administers basic respiratory therapies with proficiency.
• Establishes and manages basic mechanical ventilation.
• Weaning and reviewing ventilator needs with high proficiency.
• Collects specimens and performs basic diagnostic testing.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic clinical assessments (pulse rate, respiratory rate, breath sounds, etc.).
• Administers basic respiratory therapies (gas/humidification, CPT, lung recruitment).
• Establishes and manages basic mechanical ventilation.
• Weans ventilator patients and reviews ongoing ventilator needs daily.
• Documents care accurately and according to protocols.
• Provides patient and family education as appropriate.
• Communicates with healthcare team per standards.
• Applies department protocols with supervision.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Ventilation management

Ventilator weaning

Documentation

Pediatric care

Education

CoARC-accredited respiratory care program

Virginia licensure eligibility

BLS/CPR certification (AHA)

Job description

Inova Health in Fairfax, VA is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist 1 to support pediatric subspecialties within Inova Children’s Hematology/Oncology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Neurology and Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. This full-time day shift runs 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The role emphasizes clinical assessment, ventilation management and patient education, with strong adherence to safety, quality and patient experience standards at Inova Health System.