Respiratory Therapist 2 Pulmonary Diagnostics

Job 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 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 obtained within one year from date of hire.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist and eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.