Respiratory Therapist

HCA Healthcare • Reston, VA

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About The Position

As a Respiratory Therapist at Reston Hospital Center, you will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and manage invasive and noninvasive ventilation across routine, acute, emergency, and critical care settings. You will have access to respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced respiratory therapy leaders, and support from a collaborative team. The position offers consistent, predictable scheduling and opportunities for professional growth.

The role includes assessing respiratory status, providing evidence-based therapies, managing airways and ventilation, supporting patients and care teams, maintaining respiratory equipment, and following infection-prevention standards. You may also help stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.

Requirements

• Graduate of a vocational school.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Neonatal Resuscitation must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner state credential (RRT/RCP-State).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support, BCLS Instructor, NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist, or NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist credential must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status through focused examinations, interpretation of breath sounds and airway patency, and determination of the need for respiratory interventions.
• Provide oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other evidence-based treatments in emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Assist with artificial airway placement; initiate and adjust invasive and noninvasive ventilation; monitor patient responses; and respond to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Educate patients and families, serve as a clinical resource, and collaborate with physicians and nurses.
• Help stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
• Set up, operate, and clean respiratory equipment; ensure equipment readiness and preventive maintenance; transport ventilated patients safely; and follow infection-prevention standards.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage
• Free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off and paid family leave
• Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Preferred banking partnerships and retirement and financial wellbeing resources
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Fertility and family-building benefits
• Adoption assistance
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed