Posted 15 days ago
Description
Inova Fairfax Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist 2 Pulmonology to join the team, this role will be Full-Time Monday through Friday 7:30AM to 4:00PM. Primary Location will be willow oaks until new office opens in June 2026 Sign on and Relocation Bonus available.
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.
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist and eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
