Respiratory Therapist - $29-58 per hour
Company: Inova Health System
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: September 20, 2024
Job Description:
Inova Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a job
in Alexandria, Virginia.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- Shift: nights
- Employment Type: StaffInova Mount Vernon Hospital is seeking
Respiratory Therapist 2 to join the team. This position full-time
(36 hrs/week) working three 12 Hour night shift and every other
weekend. We offer a great Sign-On Bonus, and Relocation Bonus!
Plus, don't forget about our other amazing benefits and perks!Inova
Benefits and Perks:- Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage- Paid
Parental Leave- Retirement matching: dollar for dollar the first 5%
of your eligible pay that you contribute- Competitive salary- Paid
Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work.Shift:
Night ShiftHours: 36 Hours Per Week 7:00PM to 7:00AM with Weekends
and HolidaysLocation: Inova Mount Vernon HospitalResponsibilities-
Administers advanced respiratory therapeutic interventions (e.g.,
heliox, nitric oxide, CNB, Chest Wall Oscillation, etc.) with
moderate proficiency and occasional supervision.- 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.-
May perform additional duties as assigned.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- Certified Respiratory Therapist
by the 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- Advanced Certifications (ACLS, PALS or NRP)
must be obtain within one year from date of hire.- Licensed
Respiratory Therapist and eligible to practice in the Commonwealth
of Virginia.Inova Job ID #651206. Posted job title: respiratory
therapist 2 full-time night
Keywords: Inova Health System, Alexandria , Respiratory Therapist - $29-58 per hour, Healthcare , Alexandria, Virginia
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