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Respiratory Therapist 2

Inova Health System·Virginia

$36 - $59/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago
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Respiratory Therapist 2 · $36 - $59/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -3% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in Virginia ($37.47/hr, n=1396)
  • 3 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)
$7.15/hr · lowesthighest · $350/hr
this role: $36.30/hrmedian $37.47/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 1,396 posted allied health roles in Virginia rates. This role sits in the 46th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 3% below the Virginia median for allied health roles.

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

Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Respiratory Therapist 2 to join the team. This role will be Full-Time 36 Hours Per Week with weekends 7:00PM to 7:00Am. 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, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

  • Establishes and manages basic mechanical ventilation with the most commonly used ventilators with high proficiency and minimal to no supervision. Uses complex forms of mechanical ventilation (e.g., HFO, NPPV, PRVC, transport) 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 trial, weaning) in more than 90 percent of patients cared for with a high degree of proficiency on a daily basis. Routinely develops or refines ventilator care plans and communicates to the patient care team.
  • Formulates a plan of care for most patients based on patient diagnostics data, response to therapy and physiologic profiles. Ensures that therapeutic plans are sound and consistent with the departmental standards of care.
  • Administers advanced respiratory therapeutic interventions (e.g., heliox, nitric oxide, CNB, Chest Wall Oscillation, etc.) with moderate proficiency and occasional supervision.
  • 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) or more than 10 years of experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapist as defined by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).Advanced Certifications (ACLS, PALS or NRP) or must obtain within one year from date or hire.
  • 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. Applicants are required to have at least six months of critical care experience and must be licensed to practice in Virginia.

  • associate degree
  • Patient care
  • Care planning
  • Ventilator management
  • Mechanical ventilation
  • Critical care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Respiratory therapy
  • Pulmonary rehabilitation
  • Life support
  • Nitric oxide administration
  • Patient diagnostics
  • Chest wall oscillation
  • Heliox administration
  • Advanced respiratory interventions
  • Weaning mechanics

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$36 - $59/hr
Location
Virginia
Posted
Aug 4, 2026
Application
Employer website
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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...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

Virginia respiratory therapy demand is steady

Respiratory Therapist 2 roles in Virginia are typically driven by ongoing inpatient, emergency, and critical care needs, so employers often look for clinicians who can step in with minimal onboarding. This role is competitive because it asks for a CoARC-accredited background, Virginia licensure, BLS, and either RRT certification or substantial CRT experience, with advanced credentials like ACLS, PALS, or NRP often strengthening an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm which advanced certifications you can document before applying.

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