Respiratory Therapist 2

Inova•Leesburg, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Inova Loudoun Hospital is looking for a dedicated Respiratory Therapist 2 to join the team. This role will be Full-Time 36 Hours Per Week with weekends 7:00PM to 7:00Am. Sign on and Relocation bonus available 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.
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) or more than 10 years of experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapist as defined by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Advanced Certifications (ACLS, PALS or NRP) or must obtain within one year from date or hire.
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
remote and hybrid career opportunities.