Respiratory Therapist 2 Pulmonary Diagnostics

Inova Health System; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement match (5%)

Education assistance up to $5,250/year

Student loan repayment up to $10,000

Mental health support

Paid time off & parental leave

Job summary

Inova Fairfax Hospital, part of Inova Health System, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist 2 for Pulmonary Diagnostics. This full-time role involves nine-hour shifts, Monday–Friday, at Willow Oaks Corporate Drive in Fairfax, VA. Sign-on and relocation bonuses are available.

The RT2 will perform PFTs, CPET/stress testing if applicable, administer bronchodilators, and manage ABG collection as needed. Excellent patient education and teamwork are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program.
• Six months in a critical care environment or one year in advanced diagnostics/pulmonary rehab as a practicing RT.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NBRC or 10+ years' experience as CRT.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at start date.
• Advanced Certifications (ACLS, PALS or NRP) must be obtained within one year from hire date.

Responsibilities

• Perform pulmonary function testing (PFT) including DLCO and CPET considerations.
• Administer bronchodilator therapy and monitor patient response.
• Collect and analyze arterial blood gases (ABG) when required.
• Prepare, calibrate, and maintain diagnostic equipment per standards.
• Document test results accurately in the EMR.
• Ensure quality control and abide by ATS/ERS standards and policies.
• Educate patients on testing procedures and provide clear instructions.
• Collaborate with providers to support clinical decisions.
• Maintain infection prevention and safety across procedures.
• Demonstrate attention to detail in testing and documentation.
• Work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

PFT testing

DLCO

CPET testing

Patient education

Safety monitoring

Education

CoARC-accredited respiratory care program

1 year in advanced diagnostics or 6 months in critical care

RRT certification NBRC

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS/NRP within 1 year

Tools

PFT equipment

EMR system

Job description

Respiratory Therapist 2 Pulmonary Diagnostics

Job Description

Inova Fairfax Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist 2 Pulmonologyto join the team, this role will be Full-Time Monday through Friday Four Shifts at Nine Hours Per Shift. Sign on and Relocation Bonus Available. Willow Oaks – 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive Suite 500 Fairfax, VA 22031

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

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform pulmonary function testing (PFT), including:
• Diffusion capacity (DLCO)
• Conduct cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) and/or stress testing (if applicable)
• Administer bronchodilator therapy and evaluate patient response
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) collection and analysis (if required)
• Prepare, calibrate, and maintain diagnostic equipment per manufacturer and regulatory standards
• Monitor patients during testing for safety and clinical changes
• Accurately document test results in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Ensure quality control and adherence to ATS/ERS standards and organizational policies
• Educate patients on testing procedures and provide clear instructions
• Collaborate with providers and care teams to support clinical decision-making
• Maintain infection prevention and safety standards in all procedures
• Attention to detail and accuracy in testing and documentation
• Strong knowledge of pulmonary diagnostics and respiratory physiology
• Ability to recognize and respond to patient distress
• Effective communication and patient education skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

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 oror 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.

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.