Allied Technician - Respiratory Therapist

Details

Client Name
Inova Alexandria Hospital (LOC00074)

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Allied

Profession
Allied Technician

Specialty
Respiratory Therapist

Job ID
38703573

Weekly Pay
$2215.0


Shift Details

Shift
3X12 Nights

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
11/09/2026

End Date
02/08/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience to provide exceptional patient care in a dynamic clinical environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both adult and neonatal intensive care, along with proficiency in a range of respiratory therapies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Active VA License required.
• Certification in RRT, AHA ACLS, AHA BLS, and AHA NRP.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in respiratory therapy.
• Experience with adult patients, as well as Level III NICU and pediatric patients.
• Experience with neonatal ventilation, SIPAP, high flow, and jet ventilation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct aerosol treatments, BiPAP, arterial blood gas sampling, and ventilator management.
• Provide high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy and chest physiotherapy (CPT).
• Educate patients about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management.
• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and airway management.
• Administer nitric oxide therapy as needed.

Patient Types

Care for patients in various settings, including:

• Adults
• Level III NICU
• Pediatrics in the Emergency Room

Work Environment

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will cover the following areas:

• Floor and ICU
• NICU
• Emergency Room

Equipment Used

Familiarity with the following respiratory equipment is required:

• Servo I, S, and U Ventilators
• V60, HT-70 CPAP and BiPAP
• ResMed and Optiflow devices
• Volara therapy vest
• SIPAP systems

Shift Details

Shifts typically run from 7 PM to 7:30 AM. Scheduling is managed by the department manager with no block scheduling. A minimum of four respiratory therapists will be scheduled per shift, and weekend shifts are required every other week, along with one major holiday and one minor holiday each year.

Orientation and Training

Department-specific orientation lasts about one week, which includes general hospital orientation.

Intubation Responsibilities

Respiratory Therapists will assist with intubation procedures but are not required to intubate independently.

Leadership Structure

This role may involve working alongside a Supervisor or Charge Therapist who oversees department operations and staffing.

Client Details

Address
4320 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304

City
Alexandria

State
VA

Zip Code
22304