Critical Care Respiratory Therapist – Neuro & Trauma Units

UVA Health System; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

UVA Health in Charlottesville seeks a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions across diverse clinical settings. You will support patient stabilization, disease management, and recovery.

The role emphasizes hands-on clinical care, collaboration with physicians and nurses, education for patients and families, and documentation to ensure safety and quality across the team.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Virginia licensure as Respiratory Therapist required; NBRC registry within 3 months for new grads.
• AHA Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
• NBRC specialty credentials (NPS/ACCS/RPFT/SDS/RPSGT) required within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care therapies and interventions according to physician orders and protocols.
• Assess patient respiratory status and adjust treatment based on clinical presentation and response.
• Manage and monitor mechanical ventilation, oxygen delivery systems, and airway support devices.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care team to develop and implement care plans.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory conditions, therapies, and equipment.
• Document care to support continuity, quality, and safety.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Critical Care

Patient Assessment

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Ventilators

Monitors

Job description

UVA Health in Charlottesville seeks a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions across diverse clinical settings. You will support patient stabilization, disease management, and recovery.

The role emphasizes hands-on clinical care, collaboration with physicians and nurses, education for patients and families, and documentation to ensure safety and quality across the team.