Respiratory Therapist 2 Pulmonary Diagnostics

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.