Night Shift Respiratory Leader – Trauma & Neuro ICU

UVA Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Disability coverage

Retirement savings

Certification and education support

Generous PTO

Job summary

UVA Health in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Respiratory Therapist Clin 3 to lead on the night shift within the Surgical-Trauma and Neuro teams. You will deliver advanced respiratory care for patients requiring complex airway management and mechanical ventilation, while mentoring colleagues and supporting precepting and professional development.

Ideal candidates will have a CoARC-accredited RT program background, 3+ years in acute/critical care, and an active RRT with NBRC credentials.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• 3 years of acute/critical care experience in respiratory therapy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a visible clinical leader for night shift operations in Surgical-Trauma and Neuro teams.
• Provide advanced respiratory care for complex airway management and mechanical ventilation.
• Act as a trusted resource during challenging clinical situations.
• Mentor newer respiratory therapists and develop team skills.
• Support precepting, professional development, and knowledge sharing.
• Promote a collaborative and accountable team culture.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentorship

Precepting

Critical care

Ventilator management

Education

CoARC accredited respiratory therapy program

BSRT preferred

Job description

UVA Health in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Respiratory Therapist Clin 3 to lead on the night shift within the Surgical-Trauma and Neuro teams. You will deliver advanced respiratory care for patients requiring complex airway management and mechanical ventilation, while mentoring colleagues and supporting precepting and professional development.

Ideal candidates will have a CoARC-accredited RT program background, 3+ years in acute/critical care, and an active RRT with NBRC credentials.