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Job description
Inova is looking for experienced Respiratory Therapists to join the team. This is a full-time, night shift role (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.). Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible. Positions available at all Inova hospitals:
Inova Alexandria Hospital - 4320 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital - 3600 Joseph Siewick Dr, Fairfax, VA 22033
Inova Loudoun Hospital - 44045 Riverside Pkwy, Leesburg, VA 20176
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital - 2501 Parkers Ln, Alexandria, VA 22306
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus - 3300 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042
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.
Respiratory Therapist Job Responsibilities
Administers advanced respiratory therapeutic interventions (e.g., heliox, nitric oxide, CNB, Chest Wall Oscillation, etc.).
Establishes and manages basic mechanical ventilation with commonly used ventilators with high proficiency and minimal-to-no-supervision. Moderate-to-frequent use of more complex forms of mechanical ventilation (e.g., HFO, NPPV, PRVC, transport) with proficiency and occasional supervision.
Formulates a sound plan-of-care for patients based on diagnostics data, response-to-therapy, and the physiologic profile. Routinely refines the ventilator care plan and communicates to the patient care team. Educates and trains patients and/or family members.
Performs basic clinical assessments of the cardiopulmonary system. Occasionally performs more thorough, advanced cardiopulmonary clinical assessments, with appropriate inclusion of other systems (e.g., cardiovascular, nutritional, neurologic, etc.).
Performs weaning mechanic with high proficiency.
Meets Clinical Ladder core requirement criteria. Documents according to protocols and/or charting templates.
Supports the advancement of the respiratory care profession by participating in one system, hospital, department, or professional initiative. Takes an active and positive role in training, educating and orienting team members and students.
Respiratory Therapist (RT) 1 Requirements
Work Schedule: 12-hour night shifts 7 p.m. – 7 a.m.
Education: Graduate of an accredited CoARC (The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) respiratory care program
Certification: Certified Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and eligible to sit for the NBRCAP. Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.
Licensure: RT License and eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Respiratory Therapist (RT) 2 Requirements
Work Schedule: 12-hour night shifts 7 p.m. – 7 a.m.
Education: Graduate of an accredited CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) respiratory care program
Experience: Six months in a critical care environment or one or more years of specialized training in advanced diagnostics/pulmonary rehab as a practicing respiratory therapist.
Certification: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) OR more than 10 years of experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapist as defined by the NBRC. Basic Life Support from American Heart Association. Advanced Certifications (ACLS, PALS or NRP) must be obtained within one year from date of hire.
Licensure: RT License and eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Respiratory Therapist (RT) 3 Requirements
Education: Graduate of an accredited CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) respiratory care program
Experience: Two years in a critical care environment
Certification: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) AND one of the following advanced certifications (ACLS, PALS or NRP). OR advanced credential (ACCS, AEC, NPS, RPFT, CPFT or SDS) OR a relevant bachelor’s degree. Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.
Licensure: RT License and eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia
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Worksite address
alexandria, VA, 22350, US
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