The Registered Respiratory Therapist establishes personalized relationships with patients and collaborates with physicians to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized respiratory care plans promoting optimal health or peaceful death. This role involves utilizing scientific evidence and compassion to guide patients through their health journey while accepting responsibility for care provision according to established policies.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an Associate's Degree or Certificate, with a Bachelor's Degree preferred, and must be registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care with current RCP licensure in the applicable state. Required certifications include BLS upon hire, with ACLS, NRP, and PALS to be completed within 90 days, alongside maintaining specific annual competencies.
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Job description
Respiratory Therapist II (RRT) Job Code
CP1503 Full-time | Night Shifts Sign-On Bonus Available! ABOUT US We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.
JOB
TYPE
Classification:
Non
Exempt
Supervises
Positions: JOB SUMMARY The Registered Respiratory Therapist serves as an intricate member of the healthcare team at UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized respiratory plan of care that promotes optimal health or a comforting peaceful death. The Registered Respiratory Therapist utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey. The Registered Respiratory Therapist accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures.
Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
Licensure
Registered by National Board of Respiratory Care and current RCP licensure in applicable state required. BLS required upon hire. ACLS, NRP, and PALS to be completed within 90 days of hire date. CRT or RRT. VA State Licensure.
Additional
Skills/Requirements
Required: Completes 2 Respiratory Care competencies/year.
Additional
Skills/Requirements
Preferred:
N/A
Competencies
Collaboration: Participates in the teaching and counseling of patients and their support system. Possesses the ability to prioritize job duties according to patients' needs and changing acuity levels. Administers and evaluates medication therapies, performs patient transfers, and transports patients via wheelchair, hospital bed, or stretcher to other departments.
Communication and
Documentation: Communicates individualized plan of care and patient's progress toward goals to all members of the care team, including the patient and his/her chosen support system. Utilizes appropriate communication tools when communicating within the interdisciplinary team and when handing off patient care. Documents appropriate information within a timely manner.
Professional
Accountability/Evidence
Based
Practice: Maintain clinical and professional competencies according to department policies. Practices according to the state requirements and standards. Engages in self-reflection and develops personal goals to enhance knowledge, obtain professional certification, or pursue academic degree. Integrates gained knowledge into practice.
Quality
Improvement: Intervenes when standards of care are not met. Makes suggestions and helps with implementation of improvement processes. Monitors and implements procedures relevant to job safety.
Teamwork
Develops and maintains positive relationships with team members/internal customers. Demonstrates a willingness to adjust activities to accommodate the needs of team members/internal customers. Resolves conflicts independently, as appropriate. Accepts responsibility for actions and acts positively upon feedback from others. The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
Physical
DEMANDS
Physical
Demand
Code:
Medium to
Heavy
Physical
Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health. OTHER May require the use of safety equipment, such as
HEPA mask, for infection prevention:
Yes
On call responsibilities as directed: Yes Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes
We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.
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