Interventional Pulmonology Respiratory Therapist

Inova Health System
United States, Virginia, Falls Church
Jan 13, 2025
Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Interventional Pulmonology Respiratory Therapist to join the team. This role is full-time day shift Monday through Friday. Sign on and Relocation 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. Job Responsibilities Performs pre-procedure assessment. Reviews pre-procedural patient information including H & P, medications, allergies. Coordinates planned care with other healthcare team members. Displays a strong foundation in physiology along with a strong understanding of the respiratory system Implements principles of aseptic technique utilizing a thorough knowledge of basic infection control practices. Implements knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic scopes and high-level disinfection process. Ensures safety by knowledge of the organization's policies and procedures, especially those pertaining to the bronchoscopy suite, safety, security, fire, emergency, and biomedical. Provides clinical services according to pulmonary/cardiac practice standards and acts as a resource to the interventional pulmonologist and other staff to ensure optimal patient care and efficient departmental operations. Adheres to department policies and protocols to ensure that all procedures are optimized for patient care and diagnosis/treatment. Demonstrates patient safety by use of guard rails, braking mechanisms, shielding, safety straps, and patient monitoring. Demonstrates competency in managing data. Tracks cases, billing for procedures, inventory and equipment. Maintains accurate and complete case logs. Assists anesthesiologist during intubation and emergency situations. Ensures equipment is operational and notifies appropriate personnel for service and repair. Proficient with troubleshooting equipment issues during procedures. Provides interventional pulmonary services including advanced diagnostic bronchoscopy (EBUS, navigational bronchoscopy, robotic bronchoscopy), therapeutic bronchoscopy for benign and malignant disease (including foreign body removal, airway stenting, bronchoplasty, cryo spray, Argon plasma coagulation), endobronchial valve placement, bronchial thermoplasty, thoracentesis, medical pleuroscopy, placement and management of indwelling pleural catheters, pleurodesis. Routinely records data for the QI processes within the department Administers advanced respiratory care therapeutics and diagnostic services with a high level of skill and proficiency including Nebulizer treatment, high flow set up, Ventilator &Bipap initiation, obtain ABG and implementing broncho hygienic therapy techniques. May apply additional duties as assigned. Additional Requirements Education - Graduate of an accredited CoARC respiratory program Experience - 5 years experience as a Respiratory Therapist. 3 of those years MUST be in critical care, additional experience can be in critical care, advanced diagnostics with multiple age populations or home health. Certification - RRT UPON START Certification - BLS FROM AHA UPON START Certification - ACLS FROM AHA UPON START Certification - In addition, MUST possess one of the following; an additional Advanced Certification (PALS) or Advanced Credential (ACCS, AEC,NPS,RPFT,CPFT or SDR) or RELEVANT BACHELOR'S DEGREE. License - VA RT LICENSE UPON START Work Schedule - Monday through Friday Day Shift