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Respiratory Therapist 2 Pulmonary Diagnostics

Inova·Annandale, Virginia

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The Respiratory Therapist manages mechanical ventilation and performs weaning procedures with high proficiency for patients. They also formulate care plans based on diagnostic data and administer advanced respiratory therapeutic interventions.

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.

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider.

Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve.

Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience.

And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step.

At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited CoARC respiratory care program and hold a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. At least six months of critical care experience or specialized training is required, along with active licensure in Virginia.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient care
  • Pulmonology
  • Mechanical ventilation
  • Critical care
  • Basic life support
  • Therapeutic interventions
  • Respiratory therapy
  • Ventilator weaning
  • Advanced life support
  • Nitric oxide administration
  • Chest wall oscillation
  • Heliox administration
  • Diagnostic data analysis

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Medical coverage
  • Paid parental leave
  • Mental health support
  • Tuition assistance
  • Vision coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Sign on bonus
  • Wellness program
  • Retirement matching
  • Student loan assistance
  • Relocation bonus

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Annandale, Virginia
Posted
Apr 28, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Inova

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...

Salary listed on 146 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Respiratory Therapist 2 Pulmonary Diagnostics roles in Virginia are often competitive because employers look for candidates with accredited training, current RRT status or extensive CRT experience, BLS readiness, and prior critical care or specialized diagnostic exposure. This type of position can stand out for applicants who can work independently in diagnostic settings and adapt to patient testing workflows. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience matches the pulmonary diagnostics and critical care expectations before applying.

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