Weekend Respiratory Therapist — Critical Care

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

Disability insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

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 deliver evidence-based therapies, collaborate with physicians and nurses, and provide patient education while supporting multidisciplinary rounds and ongoing quality improvement. The role supports life‑sustaining care within a Magnet recognized academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CoARC accredited respiratory therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Deliver respiratory care therapies and interventions per physician orders and protocols.
• Assess respiratory status and adjust treatment based on clinical presentation and response.
• Manage and monitor mechanical ventilation, oxygen delivery, and airway support devices.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the care team to develop care plans.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory conditions and equipment.

Skills

RRT

Critical care

Acute care

BLS

Education

CoARC accredited RT program

Job description

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 deliver evidence-based therapies, collaborate with physicians and nurses, and provide patient education while supporting multidisciplinary rounds and ongoing quality improvement. The role supports life‑sustaining care within a Magnet recognized academic medical center.