Critical Care Respiratory Therapist, Academic Medicine

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Presencial; USD 47.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings

Descripción de la vacante

UVA Health in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions across diverse clinical settings.

You will work with physicians, nurses, and care teams to develop and implement respiratory care plans, manage ventilation and oxygen delivery, and educate patients and families. This role emphasizes evidence-based practice and patient outcomes.

Formación

• Graduate of a CoARC accredited respiratory therapy program.
• 12 months of acute/critical care respiratory therapy experience.
• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Virginia licensure required.
• AHA BLS certification; NBRC specialty credential expected within 2 years of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver respiratory care therapies per physician orders and protocols.
• Assess and monitor patient respiratory status; adjust treatments accordingly.
• Manage mechanical ventilation, oxygen delivery, and airway support devices.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to implement respiratory care plans.
• Provide education to patients and families about respiratory conditions and equipment.

Conocimientos

Clinical experience

Team collaboration

Educación

RRT credential

Virginia license

BLS certification

NBRC specialty credential target

Descripción del empleo

UVA Health in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions across diverse clinical settings.

You will work with physicians, nurses, and care teams to develop and implement respiratory care plans, manage ventilation and oxygen delivery, and educate patients and families. This role emphasizes evidence-based practice and patient outcomes.