Respiratory Therapist II (RRT) Extender

UVA Health•Manassas, VA

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist is an integral member of the UVA Community Health healthcare team. The therapist builds 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 journeys and is accountable for care management and provision in accordance with current policies and procedures. The role includes patient and support-system education and counseling; administering and evaluating medication therapies; communicating and documenting care; maintaining clinical and professional competencies; contributing to quality improvement and safety; and working collaboratively with the care team. Additional duties may be assigned. The position may involve use of infection-prevention safety equipment, on-call responsibilities as directed, and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, or out of town as needed. This is a temporary role with a base compensation rate of $68.00 per hour. Individual compensation depends on the selected candidate’s qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. The stated range excludes eligible incentives such as shift differentials and clinical ladders.

Requirements

Associate's degree or certificate required.
Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Current RCP licensure in the applicable state required, including Virginia state licensure.
BLS required upon hire.
ACLS, NRP, and PALS must be completed within 90 days of hire.
CRT or RRT.
Complete two Respiratory Care competencies per year.
Able to meet the stated medium-to-heavy physical demands, including lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds; Safe Handling Equipment must be used for weights over 35 pounds.
Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach and counsel patients and their support systems.
Prioritize 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 the individualized plan of care and patient progress toward goals to the care team, patient, and chosen support system.
Use appropriate communication tools with 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 personal 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, resolve conflicts independently as appropriate, accept responsibility, and respond positively to feedback.
Complete two Respiratory Care competencies per year.
Perform additional duties as assigned.