Respiratory Therapist - $29-58 per hour

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Arlington
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Job DescriptionInova Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a job in Arlington, Virginia.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Shift: flexible
• Employment Type: StaffInova 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, 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: 2024 INOVA BENEFITS GUIDESchedule - 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.Inova Job ID #648772. Posted job title: respiratory therapist 1 fulltime

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