Respiratory Therapist 3

Inova Health System • Alexandria, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Alexandria Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist 3 to join the team. This role will be PRN. 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

• 2 Years of critical care experience
• Graduate of an accredited CoArc (The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) respiratory program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). One of the following (ACLS, PALS or NRP). In addition, must possess one of the following: an additional Advance Certification (ACLS, PALS or NRP) or an Advanced Credential (ACCS, AEC, NPS, RPFT, CPFT or SDS) or a relevant Bachelors Degree.
• BLS from AHA Upon Start
• Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities

• Performs weaning mechanics as ordered with high proficiency in more than 90% of ventilator patients cared for.
• Review the need for continuing ventilator support (i.e. spontaneous breathing trial, weaning) in more than 95% of patients care for with high degree of proficiency on a daily basis.
• Routinely develops or refines ventilator care plans and communicates to patient care teams.
• Performs tests, collects specimens in addition to dating, validating and interpreting basic/complex diagnostic testing (e.g. bronchoscopy samples, complex PFT's).
• Validates the quality of the results with high proficiency and minimal supervision. Formulates a respiratory care plan for almost all patients based on patient diagnostic data, response to therapy and physiological profiles. Integrates respiratory care plans into patients' complete care plans.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• a 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree