Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Inova Specialty Hospital; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Inova Specialty Hospital in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for Per Diem/PRN shifts, with day and night availability. The RT will evaluate patients, provide respiratory care, perform endotracheal tube procedures, and contribute to ongoing quality improvement while teaching patients and families.

Minimum requirements include an active NBRC CRT or RRT credential, BLS, current state licensure, ACLS upon hire; 1 year of related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active NBRC CRT or RRT credential required.
• BLS certification by start date.
• Current state licensure required.
• ACLS required upon hire.
• Graduation transcript/diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend appropriate treatment plan.
• Provide respiratory care to patients with critical conditions.
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

NBRC CRT or RRT credential (Active)

BLS certification

Current state licensure

ACLS certification upon hire

Transcript/Diploma GED required

Job description

Location: Alexandria, VA

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem/ PRN

Location: Alexandria, VA

Schedule: Per Diem/ PRN Day & Night Shift Available

Compensation: $52 per hour

Inova Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives - and Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
• Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
• Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS is required upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift)

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of related experience is preferred.