Respiratory Therapist Applicant

A career in Respiratory at Inova is like no other. Because of the size and reputation of our network, the variety of environments our hospitals offer, the broad range of opportunities, and the mobility we provide, we meet our therapists' professional and personal needs at every stage of their careers. And we do it all while keeping the welfare of our patients and their families at the center of everything we do. Each of our hospitals has a distinct personality. With such a wide variety of work environments, there's sure to be a career that's perfect for you!

At Inova, we want you to succeed! Inova offers a safe environment for the necessary learning and support needed for a successful transition into the role of a professional practicing RT in an acute care setting including focusing on time management, communication, dealing with stress, conflict management, as well as working with complex clinical scenarios.

Inova Fairfax Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Applicant to join the team. This position is fulltime (36 hrs) working varies shifts and schedules. 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!

Schedule - NIGHT SHIFT 7PM to 7AM

Requirements for consideration:

• Associate degree in accredited respiratory program
• As per VA Law - A person who has graduated from an accredited respiratory therapy education program may practice with the title "RT-Applicant" until they have received a failing score on any examination required by the Board for licensure or six months from the date of graduation, whichever occurs sooner; Any person practicing pursuant to this subsection as shall be identified with the title "Respiratory Therapist, License Applicant" or "RT-Applicant" on any identification issued by an employer and in conjunction with any 18 signatures in the course of his practice.
• Basic Life Support from AHA upon start

Job Responsibilities:

• The Respiratory Therapist Applicant administers basic respiratory care therapeutics and diagnostic services with skill and proficiency.
• Consistently 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provides basic educational training to patients and/or family members as appropriate.
• Documents events in the educational section of the electronic medical record.
• Applies departmental protocols and clinical practice guidelines when indicated and does so with minimal to moderate supervision. Routinely applies new techniques and procedures with a moderate to high proficiency within 30 - 60 days of training/orientation.
• Understands the basics of the Quality Improvement (QI) process and Routinely records data for the QI processes within the department (i.e. SBT screening, ARDS/ALI screening, PDP bronchodilator assessment).
• May perform additional duties as assigned.