Respiratory Therapist

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: April 5, 2025

Job Description:

*Inova Alexandria Hospita*l is looking for a dedicated *Respiratory Therapist 2 Outpatient Rehab PRN* to join the team.

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Inova's hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in healthcare.

We are proud to be named one of Forbes' 2022 Best Employers for Women, #11 of 5,000+ facilities on NurseJournal's national 2023 Best Places to Work as a Nurse list, and a Top Performer in the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index for LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality.

*Featured Benefits:*
* Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program
* Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
* Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
* Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
* Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities

*Respiratory Therapist 2 Job Responsibilities:*
* 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.

*Respiratory Therapist 2 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
* Candidate must orient 40-50 hours within 30 days
* Work Schedule - PRN DAY (PRN shifts are only applicable on weekdays, requiring a minimum of 72 hours per quarter.)

*About Us*

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.



Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Types: Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $46.44 per hour

Shift:
* 4 hour shift



License/Certification:
* RCP License (Required)

Ability to Commute:
* Alexandria, VA 22304 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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