Respiratory Therapist Transport 1
Listed compensation
$32.3-$52.65/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Inova Health System as a Respiratory Therapist Transport 1 in Fairfax, Virginia, United States. Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Respiratory Therapist Transport 1 to join the team. This role will be Full-Time Shift 36 Hours per week 7:00AM to 7:00PM with Weekends.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $32.30 - $52.65/hour.
- CME allowance: $5,250.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Robust team member wellness program
- 401(k) with 5% match
- Mental Health Support
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Inova Health System in Fairfax, Virginia, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will assess, plan, and implement respiratory care for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients during interfacility transport. They are responsible for managing complex mechanical ventilation and advanced therapeutic interventions while maintaining high clinical and quality standards.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in a PICU or ICU setting and hold an RRT license with a Virginia state license. Required certifications include BLS, PALS, NPR, and ACLS, with additional specialty certifications required within 12 months.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
In Virginia, the Respiratory Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (14 salary observations; 72 listings), vs ~$86k nationally (443 salary observations; 2,119 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 42 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 29% have no call, 31% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.
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- Includes weekends