Respiratory Therapist I - Growth, Benefits, Impact

Inova Health; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Retirement match 5%

Education assistance

Mental health support

PTO & parental leave

Job summary

Inova Fairfax Hospital in Northern Virginia is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist 1 to join the team. Inova is ranked as a national healthcare leader and an equal opportunity employer, offering strong benefits and a supportive work environment.

Responsibilities include administering advanced respiratory therapies, managing mechanical ventilation, and daily ventilator care plan development. Start with CRT/BLS licensing and Virginia RT credentials, with ongoing opportunities for

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited CoARC respiratory program.
• CRT certification to start.
• BLS certification to start.
• Virginia RT license to start.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CRT

BLS

Education

CoARC accredited program

Virginia RT license

Job description

Inova Fairfax Hospital in Northern Virginia is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist 1 to join the team. Inova is ranked as a national healthcare leader and an equal opportunity employer, offering strong benefits and a supportive work environment.

Responsibilities include administering advanced respiratory therapies, managing mechanical ventilation, and daily ventilator care plan development. Start with CRT/BLS licensing and Virginia RT credentials, with ongoing opportunities for