Respiratory Therapist, Registered

Overview

Join our team and take your career in respiratory therapy to new heights! We are seeking both new graduates and experienced therapists for opportunities at UVA Health. Pay range is $34.01 - $48.21 based on education and experience. We offer competitive compensation, a $20,000 sign-on and relocation bonuses, and a supportive work environment where you’ll be empowered to make a difference.

As a UVA Health employee, you’ll have access to outstanding benefits and resources to support your personal, professional, and financial goals.

At UVA Health, we are the academic medical center of The University of Virginia (UVA). We combine the resources and expertise of a world-class university with compassionate care and innovation. Our affiliation with UVA ensures patients benefit from cutting-edge research, top-tier medical education, and a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare. We are dedicated to excellence in healthcare and seek skilled clinicians with advanced knowledge, assessment, and therapeutic skills for respiratory conditions.

You’ll have the chance to perform at a high level, incorporate system assessments into care, and demonstrate excellent practice and documentation to department standards with minimal-to-no variation.

Position compensation range: $30.13 - $48.21 hourly.

• Assesses respiratory care needs, applies diagnostic testing and therapeutic plans with skill and insight.
• Review patient records, collect data, and evaluate clinical information.
• Independently performs thorough respiratory assessments according to established guidelines, protocols and timelines.
• Proactively seeks guidance on evidenced-based guidelines & protocols and diagnostics to guide, evaluate response, and adjust care.
• Provide therapeutic interventions and prescribed medications according to protocols, guidelines, and orders.
• Identify patients who may benefit from advanced care approaches and escalate to others as needed.
• Recognize changes in clinical conditions and take steps to mitigate, and occasionally preempt.
• Recognize potential practice risk sources and promptly activate BeSafe when warranted.

• Document patient care according to professional standards and departmental guidelines.
• Verify orders and document key elements in a timely manner; ensure care reflects competency.
• Integrate patient and family goals into the care plan and medical record.
• Maintain personal documentation reflecting safety, quality, and care initiatives.

• Communicate patient response to RT interventions and recommend modifications to the care plan.
• Engage in shift hand-off in a clear, comprehensive, and participatory manner.
• Explain the respiratory care plan, rationale, and recommendations.
• Include cultural diversity, special needs, learning styles, age and gender identification in goals.
• Use IDEAL to explain care to patient and/or family and teach basic care elements.
• Communicate care responses to the patient and health team as requested.

• Demonstrate innovative application of technologies and evidence-based practice endorsed by the department.
• Stay current with departmental updates and apply changes promptly.

• Support quality initiatives by understanding processes, data, outcomes, and participating in QI activities.
• Use and manage equipment and supplies according to guidelines; participate in root cause analysis after events.
• Participate in departmental or organizational initiatives and precept learners 1:1 in respiratory elements.

• Commit to ongoing professional development, certifications, internal/external learning, and participation in professional organizations.

Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Education: Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy educational program. Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy required within 5 years of hire/transfer for all hires/transfers after 2019.

Experience: 12 months of acute/critical care respiratory therapy clinical experience required.

License/Certification: Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential with the NBRC. Virginia licensure required. AHA Health Care Provider BLS certification required. Active NBRC Specialty Credential (e.g., RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS) required within 2 years of hire for Medical Center Respiratory Therapists; ACLS required for TCH Respiratory Therapists within 3 months of hire.

Physical Demands: Standing for prolonged periods; frequent travel and bending/stooping. Ability to lift/push/pull 20-50 lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Savings Plans and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

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