Respiratory Therapist 2

Inova Health System; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Retirement match (5%)

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support

Job summary

Inova Loudoun Hospital is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist II for a full-time role with a 36-hour weekly schedule, including weekend shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. A sign-on and relocation bonus are available to eligible candidates.

We value teamwork and exceptional patient care, with opportunities to work in a leading health system known for safety and quality. Inova offers a comprehensive benefits package and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited CoARC respiratory care program.
• RRT credential or 10+ years as a CRT.
• Eligible for Virginia licensure; BLS required.
• ACLS, PALS or NRP certifications must be obtained within 1 year from hire date.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and manages basic mechanical ventilation with common ventilators with high proficiency.
• Performs weaning mechanics with high proficiency in majority of ventilated patients.
• Reviews need for continued ventilator support and daily care plan communication.
• Formulates care plans based on diagnostics data and response to therapy.
• Administers advanced respiratory therapies (e.g., heliox, nitric oxide, CNB, chest wall oscillation).

Skills

Ventilator management

Weaning protocols

Care plan formulation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

CoARC accredited respiratory care program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications (or able to obtain within 1 year)

Virginia licensure to practice respiratory care

Tools

Ventilator modes: HFO, NPPV, PRVC

Job description

Inova Loudoun Hospital is looking for a dedicated Respiratory Therapist 2 to join the team. This role will be Full-Time 36 Hours Per Week with weekends 7:00PM to 7:00Am. 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.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

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) or more than 10 years of experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapist as defined by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).Advanced Certifications (ACLS, PALS or NRP) or must obtain within one year from date or hire.
• 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.