Respiratory Therapist 2

Inova • Fairfax, VA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist 2 to join the team. This is a PRN position with a night shift. During orientation, which typically lasts 6-9 weeks, the schedule requires 2 shifts per week. After orientation, the schedule requirement is 3 shifts per 6-week schedule, with 2 of those shifts needing to be on a weekend. There is also a holiday requirement, involving one Summer and one Winter holiday on a rotating basis. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality, and patient experience, and is recognized as a top employer.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited CoARC (The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) respiratory care program.
• Six months in a critical care environment or one or more years of specialized training in advanced diagnostics/pulmonary rehabilitation as a practicing Respiratory Therapist
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) National Board of Respiratory Care or or more than 10 years of experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapist as defined by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Basic Life Support from AHA upon start
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist and eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Certifications (ACLS, PALS or NRP) must be obtain within one year from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and manages basic mechanical ventilation with the most commonly used ventilators with high proficiency and minimal to no supervision. Uses complex forms of mechanical ventilation (e.g., HFO, NPPV, PRVC, transport) with moderate proficiency and occasional supervision.
• Performs weaning mechanics as ordered with high proficiency in more than 90 percent of ventilator patients cared for.
• Reviews the need for continuing ventilator support (i.e. spontaneous breathing trial, weaning) in more than 90 percent of patients cared for with a high degree of proficiency on a daily basis. Routinely develops or refines ventilator care plans and communicates to the patient care team.
• Formulates a plan of care for most patients based on patient diagnostics data, response to therapy and physiologic profiles. Ensures that therapeutic plans are sound and consistent with the departmental standards of care.
• Administers advanced respiratory therapeutic interventions (e.g., heliox, nitric oxide, CNB, Chest Wall Oscillation, etc.) with moderate proficiency and occasional supervision.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• robust team member wellness program
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
• up to $10,000 for student loans
• 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• flexible work schedules

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree