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Fairfax, Virginia

Respiratory Therapist 2 Pulmonary Diagnostics

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$76K–$123K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Inova Fairfax Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist 2 Pulmonology to join the team, this role will be Full-Time Monday through Friday Four Shifts at Nine Hours Per Shift. Sign on and Relocation Bonus Available. Willow Oaks – 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive Suite 500 Fairfax, VA 22031

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.

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

Job Responsibilities

Perform Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT), Including

  • Spirometry
  • Lung volumes
  • Diffusion capacity (DLCO)
  • Conduct cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) and/or stress testing (if applicable)
  • Administer bronchodilator therapy and evaluate patient response
  • Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) collection and analysis (if required)
  • Prepare, calibrate, and maintain diagnostic equipment per manufacturer and regulatory standards
  • Monitor patients during testing for safety and clinical changes
  • Accurately document test results in the electronic medical record (EMR)
  • Ensure quality control and adherence to ATS/ERS standards and organizational policies
  • Educate patients on testing procedures and provide clear instructions
  • Collaborate with providers and care teams to support clinical decision-making
  • Maintain infection prevention and safety standards in all procedures

Skills & Competencies

  • Attention to detail and accuracy in testing and documentation
  • Strong knowledge of pulmonary diagnostics and respiratory physiology
  • Ability to recognize and respond to patient distress
  • Effective communication and patient education skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Additional 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) 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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Perform various pulmonary diagnostic tests including spirometry, lung volumes, and diffusion capacity while ensuring patient safety and accurate documentation. Collaborate with clinical teams to support decision-making and maintain diagnostic equipment according to regulatory standards.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited CoARC respiratory care program and current RRT certification. Candidates must have at least six months of critical care experience or one year of specialized diagnostic training.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Arterial blood gas analysisDiagnostic equipment maintenancePatient monitoringElectronic medical record documentation

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 63% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs

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<$115k
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$115k-125k
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$131k
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$135k-145k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution11 jobs

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1-2
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

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$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

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$80k-$136k
#3

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$58-$63/hr
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$35.94-$55.43/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,690 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Fairfax

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$687k
Typical market rent
$2,472/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Inova

Hospitals and Health Care
Falls Church, Virginia
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
Retirement Match (5%)
Tuition Assistance ($5,250/year)
Student Loan Assistance ($10,000)
Mental Health Support (25 sessions/year)
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Sign-On Bonus