Respiratory Therapist 1

Inova Fairfax Hospital  is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist 1 to join
the team. This role will be Full-Time 36 Hours Per week with weekends. 7:00PM to
7:00AM Sign on and Relocation Bonus Available

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and
patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top
employer in both the D. C. metro area and the nation.

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.

Additional Requirements

* Graduate of an accredited CoArc (The Commission on Accreditation for
Respiratory Care) respiratory program. 
* CRT upon Start 
* BLS from AHA Upon Start 
* Virginia RT license Upon Start

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every
day, our 26,000+ 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 is an Equal Opportunity 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.