Respiratory Therapist 1 Fulltime

Inova Health System

  • Falls Church, VA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Job Description:Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is seeking a Respiratory Therapist 1 to join the team. This position is fulltime (36 hrs) working varies shifts and schedules. We offer a great Sign-On Bonus, $10,000 Referral Bonus, and Relocation Bonus! Plus, don't forget about our other amazing benefits and perks!Inova Benefits and Perks:
  • Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement and Educational Assistance
  • Student loan assistance - up to $10,000!
  • State-of-the-art medical and training facilities
  • Paid parental leave for birth/adoption of a child
  • Retirement benefits with match from day one
  • Free Parking to all employees
  • Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!
See Full List of Benefits Here:Schedule - Night Shift 36 Hours Per Week, 7PM to 7AMRequirements for consideration:
  • Graduate of an accredited CoARC (The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) respiratory care program.
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
  • Basic Life Support from AHA upon start
  • Licensed Respiratory Therapist and eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Job Responsibilities:
  • The Respiratory Therapist 1 administers basic respiratory care therapeutics and diagnostic services with skill and proficiency.
  • Integrates knowledge, skills, and experience to promote optimum patient care.
  • Works effectively and appropriately communicating with other healthcare team members, patients, and/or families if needed.
  • Utilizes standards, guidelines, protocols, and pathways for optimal care delivery, while incorporating data and information to continually improve care and practice to enhance outcomes.
  • Performs basic clinical assessments (i.e. pulse rate, respiratory rate, breath sounds, cough/sputum, chest wall/movement, perceived work of breathing, etc.) of the cardiopulmonary system with a moderate degree of accuracy.
  • Administers basic respiratory therapeutic interventions (i.e. gas/humidity therapy, bronchial hygiene, CPT, lung inflation, airway management, manual ventilation, resuscitation and medicated aerosol) with moderate proficiency and occasional supervision.
  • Documents more than 95 percent of care provided with a high degree of accuracy in 100 percent of patients cared for.
  • Documents according to protocols and/or charting templates does not receive more than one substantiated documented error after initial instruction or correction to documentation.
  • May perform additional duties as assigned.
About Us:We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000+ 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.

Inova Health System