Respiratory Therapist II (RRT) Extender

UVA Community Health•Manassas, VA

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist serves as an integral member of the UVA Community Health healthcare team. The therapist establishes a personalized relationship with patients and their chosen support systems, and collaborates with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized respiratory care. Care is intended to promote optimal health or provide a comforting, peaceful death. The therapist uses scientific evidence and compassion to support patients through their health journey and is accountable for managing and providing care in accordance with current policies and procedures. The role may require use of infection-prevention safety equipment, including a HEPA mask; on-call responsibilities as directed; and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed. The position has a medium-to-heavy physical demand. The description may not include every assigned duty and may be amended at UVA Community Health’s discretion.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or certificate required.
Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care and hold current RCP licensure in the applicable state; Virginia state licensure is required.
BLS certification required upon hire.
Complete ACLS, NRP, and PALS within 90 days of hire.
CRT or RRT credential required.
Complete two Respiratory Care competencies per year.
Ability to stand constantly, walk frequently, and bend or stoop.
Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; and ability to write legibly.
Ability to lift, push, or pull 100 pounds. Safe Handling Equipment must be used for weights over 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach and counsel patients and their support systems.
Prioritize job duties according to patient needs and changing acuity levels.
Administer and evaluate medication therapies.
Perform patient transfers and transport patients by wheelchair, hospital bed, or stretcher to other departments.
Communicate individualized plans of care and patient progress toward goals to the care team, patients, and their chosen support systems.
Use appropriate communication tools within the interdisciplinary team and during patient-care handoffs.
Document appropriate information in a timely manner.
Maintain clinical and professional competencies according to department policies and practice according to state requirements and standards.
Reflect on practice and develop goals to enhance knowledge, obtain professional certification, or pursue an academic degree; integrate gained knowledge into practice.
Intervene when standards of care are not met and suggest and help implement improvement processes.
Monitor and implement procedures relevant to job safety.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with team members and internal customers, adjust activities to accommodate their needs, and resolve conflicts independently as appropriate.
Accept responsibility for actions and act positively upon feedback.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Complete two Respiratory Care competencies per year.
Fulfill on-call responsibilities as directed and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.