Respiratory Therapist 2

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is looking for a dedicated Respiratory Therapist 2 to join the team. This role is full-time, 36 hours per week (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM) with weekends.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust team member wellness program
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions starting on your first day
• Tuition and student loan assistance: up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans
• Mental health support: 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per year for team members, spouses/partners, and children at no cost
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote/hybrid career opportunities
• Sign-on and relocation bonus available

Responsibilities

• Establishes and manages basic mechanical ventilation with commonly used ventilators with high proficiency and minimal 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% of ventilator patients cared for
• Reviews the need for continuing ventilator support (e.g., spontaneous breathing trial, weaning) in more than 90% of patients with high proficiency on a daily basis
• Routinely develops or refines ventilator care plans and communicates them to the patient care team
• Formulates a plan of care for most patients based on patient diagnostic data, response to therapy, and physiologic profiles
• Ensures therapeutic plans are sound and consistent with departmental standards of care
• Administers advanced respiratory therapeutic interventions (e.g., heliox, nitric oxide, CNB, Chest Wall Oscillation) with moderate proficiency and occasional supervision

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 of hire
• Basic Life Support from AHA upon start
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia

Schedule

Full-time, 36 hours per week (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM) with weekends.