Senior Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Diagnostics

Inova Health; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement matching (5%)

Education assistance (up to 5250) and$

Student loan assistance (up to 10000)

Mental health support

Paid time off and parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Inova Fairfax Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist 3 Pulmonology to join our team. This full-time position offers four nine-hour shifts from Monday through Friday with a sign-on and relocation bonus.

The role will float between Inova Fairfax Hospital and Inova Center for Personalized Health, in Northern Virginia. We seek a Registered Respiratory Therapist with critical care experience, licensed in Virginia and holding BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP and related credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited CoARC respiratory program.
• 2 years of critical care experience.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with ACLS, PALS or NRP, or an advanced credential or relevant bachelor's.
• BLS from AHA upon start.
• Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Performs weaning mechanics with high proficiency in ventilated patients.
• Reviews need for continuing ventilator support (spontaneous breathing trials, weaning) daily.
• Develops ventilator care plans and communicates to care teams.
• Performs diagnostic tests and collects specimens (bronchoscopy samples, complex PFTs).
• Validates results and formulates respiratory care plans integrated into patient care.
• Administers basic and advanced respiratory therapies and manages ventilation.
• Follows standards and protocols to improve care and outcomes.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Ventilator management

Critical care

RRT certification

BLS certification

Virginia license

Education

CoARC accredited respiratory program

Job description

Inova Fairfax Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist 3 Pulmonology to join our team. This full-time position offers four nine-hour shifts from Monday through Friday with a sign-on and relocation bonus.

The role will float between Inova Fairfax Hospital and Inova Center for Personalized Health, in Northern Virginia. We seek a Registered Respiratory Therapist with critical care experience, licensed in Virginia and holding BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP and related credentials are preferred.