Respiratory Therapist 2

Davita Inc.; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Inova Fairfax Hospital is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist 2 for PRN shifts. Responsibilities include managing mechanical ventilation, performing weaning mechanics, and developing patient care plans. Ideal candidates will be recent graduates from accredited programs with current certifications and experience in critical care settings.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement with company match

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off and flexible schedules

Qualifications

• At least 6 months in critical care or 1+ years specialized training.
• Must obtain ACLS, PALS, or NRP within one year from hire.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist eligible to practice in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Manages basic and complex mechanical ventilation with high proficiency.
• Formulates care plans based on patient diagnostics data.
• Administers advanced therapeutic interventions with moderate proficiency.

Skills

Mechanical ventilation management

Therapeutic interventions

Patient diagnostics interpretation

Education

Graduate of an accredited CoARC respiratory care program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job description

Inova Fairfax Hospital is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist 2 to join the team. This role will be PRN

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.


• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules.

Job Responsibilities:

• Establishes and manages basic mechanical ventilation with the most commonly used ventilators with high proficiency and minimal to no supervision. Uses complex forms of mechanical ventilation (e.g., HFO, NPPV, PRVC, transport) with moderate proficiency and occasional supervision.


• Performs weaning mechanics as ordered with high proficiency in more than 90 percent of ventilator patients cared for.


• Reviews the need for continuing ventilator support (i.e. spontaneous breathing trial, weaning) in more than 90 percent of patients cared for with a high degree of proficiency on a daily basis. Routinely develops or refines ventilator care plans and communicates to the patient care team.


• Formulates a plan of care for most patients based on patient diagnostics data, response to therapy and physiologic profiles. Ensures that therapeutic plans are sound and consistent with the departmental standards of care.


• Administers advanced respiratory therapeutic interventions (e.g., heliox, nitric oxide, CNB, Chest Wall Oscillation, etc.) with moderate proficiency and occasional supervision.

Additional Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited CoARC (The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) respiratory care program.


• Six months in a critical care environment or one or more years of specialized training in advanced diagnostics/pulmonary rehabilitation as a practicing Respiratory Therapist


• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) National Board of Respiratory Care or or more than 10 years of experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapist as defined by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).


• Basic Life Support from AHA upon start


• Advanced Certifications (ACLS, PALS or NRP) must be obtain within one year from date of hire.


• Licensed Respiratory Therapist and eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.