Respiratory Therapist, Pulmonary Function Testing

Join our team and take your career in respiratory therapy to new heights. Whether youre a recent graduate eager to launch your career or an experienced therapist looking for your next challenge, we have opportunities for you.

We offer competitive compensation, $20,000 sign-on and relocation bonuses, and a supportive work environment where youll be empowered to make a difference. Plus, as a UVA Health employee, youll have access to outstanding benefits and resources to support your personal, professional, and financial goals. At UVA Health, were proud to be an integral part of The University of Virginia, UVA. As the academic medical center of UVA, we combine the resources and expertise of a world-class university with the compassionate care and innovation of a leading healthcare institution. Our affiliation with UVA ensures that our patients benefit from cutting-edge research, top-tier medical education, and a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare.

Were dedicated to excellence in healthcare and are seeking skilled clinicians like you who demonstrate advanced knowledge, assessment, and therapeutic skills for respiratory conditions. As a Respiratory Therapist, youll have the chance to consistently perform at the highest level, incorporating other system assessments into care, and reliably demonstrating excellent practice and documentation to department standards with minimal-to-no-variation.

Collaborative Care

Youll manage care and implement treatment plans in collaboration with patients, their families, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team.

Professional Growth

We embrace professional development and support your growth through formal education, professional certification, internalexternal learning, and participation in professional organizations.

Innovation

Youll have the opportunity to demonstrate innovative application of technologies that support patient care and stay active with implementation of evidenced-based-practice and new knowledge generated by respiratory research endorsed by our department.

These roles are responsible for evaluating, treating, and caring for patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders. Respiratory therapists provide oxygen therapy, manage ventilators, conduct breathing exercises, and monitor lung function to ensure patients receive optimal respiratory care.

Individual Contributors

Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty. Typically involves diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients and often includes face-to-face interactions with patients. May also spend some time designing and implementing clinical programs, policies, and services using specialized knowledge and skills. Specialty license or certification required, which is acquired through advanced education, training, and/or experience. This career stream will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory technologist jobs. Requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requires vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision. Problems are typically of a routine nature but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. Communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy educational program. Bachelors degree in Respiratory Therapy required within 5 years of hire/transfer for all hires/transfers after 2019.
• Experience: 12 months of acute/critical care Respiratory Therapy clinical experience required.
• License/Certification: Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. Active NBRC Specialty Credential (e.g., RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS) required within 2 years of hire for Medical Center Respiratory Therapists. ACLS required for TCH Respiratory Therapists within 3 months of hire.

Physical Demands

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, and bending/toothing. Proficient communicative auditory and visual skills, attention to detail, and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push 20-50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.

Compensation and Benefits

The starting base rate for this role is $34.01 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidates qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

About UVA Health

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Childrens is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best childrens hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVAs commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.