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Respiratory Therapist Applicant

Inova Health System·Alexandria, Virginia

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

The Respiratory Therapist Applicant administers basic respiratory care therapeutics and diagnostic services while performing clinical assessments of the cardiopulmonary system. They also manage ventilator support and perform diagnostic testing such as EKG and bedside spirometry under supervision.

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.

New Graduate Respiratory Therapists

Inova’s 10-month Respiratory Therapy Residency Program exposes new graduate respiratory therapists to comprehensive clinical experiences that will enhance their expertise and proficiency in advanced patient management. Learn alongside talented colleagues who care for each other while leveraging our leading reputation and best-in-class resources. At Inova, we invest in your success.

The Inova Respiratory Therapy Residency Program focuses on advanced patient management for all ages and levels of care. Through hands-on clinical training, lectures and simulation-based education, you will enhance your patient assessment and management skills. As a resident, you will rotate and train at Inova hospitals in varying care settings.

Tailor your experience by selecting one of two learning tracks

  • Adult residency track
  • Adult and Pediatric General and Intermediate Care Units
  • Medical-Surgical ICU
  • Neuroscience ICU
  • Cardiovascular ICU
  • Trauma-Surgical ICU
  • Adult and Pediatric
  • Pediatric residency track
  • Adult and Pediatric General and Intermediate Care Units
  • Pediatric Emergency Department (including Level 1 Trauma)
  • Pediatric ICU
  • Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU
  • Neonatal ICU (Level IV)
  • Small Baby Unit (SBU)

Respiratory Therapy Fellowship Program

Upon completion of the residency program, therapists who demonstrate exceptional clinical and professional skills will be invited to apply for an advanced 3-month fellowship to further their skills and specialization in respiratory care.

Discover your passion while earning full pay and enjoying comprehensive benefits in this exciting opportunity. As a Respiratory Therapy resident, you'll receive generous sign-on and referral bonuses, along with relocation assistance to help you settle into your new role. Join a dynamic team where you can grow professionally, advance your skills, and make a meaningful impact in patient care.

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.

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
  • CRT or RRT Upon Start

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Alexandria, Virginia
Posted
May 22, 2026
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Hiring organization

Inova Health System

We are Inova, Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. With expertise and compassion, we partner with our patients to help them stay healthy. We treat illness, heal injury and look at a patient’s whole health to help...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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