Experienced Respiratory Therapist (RT)

INOVA CmbH • Alexandria, VA

275d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited CoARC (The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) respiratory care program.
• 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.
• RT License and eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) OR more than 10 years of experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapist as defined by the NBRC.
• Advanced Certifications (ACLS, PALS or NRP) must be obtained within one year from date of hire.
• Two years in a critical care environment.
• Advanced certifications (ACCS, AEC, NPS, RPFT, CPFT or SDS) OR a relevant bachelor's degree.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Robust team member wellness program.
• 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.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree