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Respiratory Therapist 1 Full-Time Night

Inova Health System
Alexandria, VA, United States
Full-time

Inova Alexandria is seeking a Respiratory Therapist 1 to join the team. This position 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.

We offer a great Sign-On Bonus, Referral Bonus, and Relocation Bonus! Plus, don't forget about our other amazing benefits and perks!

Description for Internal Candidates

Inova Alexandria is seeking an inpatient Respiratory Therapist 1 to join the team. This position 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.

We offer a great Sign-On Bonus, 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
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Retirement matching : dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute.
  • Competitive salary
  • Paid Time Off : Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work.

Shift : Night Shift

Hours : 36 Hours Per Week 7 : 00PM to 7 : 00AM with Weekends and Holidays

Location : Inova Alexandria Hospital

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Establishes and manages basic mechanical ventilation with the most commonly used ventilators 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 trail, weaning) in more than 90 percent of the ventilator patients cared for on a daily basis.

  • Collects specimens and performs basic diagnostic testing (e.g. EKG, sputum collection, bedside spirometry) with moderate proficiency and occasional supervision.
  • Displays a moderate degree of accuracy in the interpretation of basic diagnostic and monitoring data (e.g. spirometry, CXR, culture and sensitivity, blood gases) in the majority of the patients cared for.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 3 days ago
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