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Respiratory Care Supervisor

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia
United States, Virginia, Manassas
Dec 15, 2025
Respiratory Care Supervisor Job Code: SU6001 Day Shifts \| Includes On-call 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: Exempt Supervises Positions: Yes JOB SUMMARY The Respiratory Supervisor is responsible for the development of the service line by staying updated on best practice and new technologies. They are also leaders in the professional growth and development of each team member they represent through education, training, mentoring and guidance in that professional journey. 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. QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduate from an accredited school for Respiratory Carerequired. BS/BA/BSRT preferred. Experience:Minimum of 4 years of experience as RRT in acute care setting required. Previous experience in supervisor role preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details. Licensure: Registered by National Board of Respiratory Care and current RCP licensure in applicablestate required.BLS required upon hire. ACLS, NRP and PALS to be completed within 90 days of hire date. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Exhibits leadership characteristics to include: listening to gain understanding, keeps promises made, supports the organization in word and deed, supports the staff, communicates effectively and asks for feedback, makes fair decisions based on the needs of all staff, shares knowledge to improve and challenge staff to be their best, treats others with fairness and respect, chooses competent, compatible staff, visualizes the big picture for the department as we relate to the organization, creates a personal connection with staff that fosters mutual respect, has a work ethic which is a model for the staff and motivates staff through encouragement and vision for the department. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Demand Code: 23A, Therapist Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand The job requires standing and walking constantly and frequently bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 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 Health Northern VA & Culpeper. 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 The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action 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 (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.