Respiratory Therapist II - Culpeper, VA, United States
10 hours ago
Job description
DescriptionRespiratory Therapist II (RRT)
Job Code: CP1503
Full Time Days
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Associate's Degree/Certificate required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Experience: 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. 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:
On call responsibilities as directed:
Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed:
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