Experienced Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: March 9, 2025

Job Description:

All Inova hospitals - Experienced Respiratory Therapist - Full-time night shift: 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. - Sign-on Bonus & Relocation Available

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:

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• - 4320 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304
  
• -3600 Joseph Siewick Dr, Fairfax, VA 22033
  
• -44045 Riverside Pkwy, Leesburg, VA 20176
  
• - 2501 Parkers Ln, Alexandria, VA 22306
  
• - 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:
  
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  • 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.
    
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    Respiratory Therapist (RT) 1 Requirements:
    
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    • 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:
      
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      • 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:
        
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        • 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: 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
          
          
          Salary Range
          
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          • $32.30/hour - $60.04/hour
            
            
            About Inova Health System
            We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ 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's Anti-Discrimination Employment Policy
            Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.
            

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