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Registered Respiratory Therapist (Home Respiratory Care Program) at Veterans Health Administration
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Registered Respiratory Therapist (Home Respiratory Care Program)

Veterans Health Administration

RemoteFull timeMid level$53k – $69kPosted today
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Duties

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), under the supervision of the Section Chief/Supervisor of Respiratory Care and Diagnostic Services and coordination of the Program/Team Leader, you will be expected to display proficiency and to perform at a level of excellence in the Respiratory Care and Diagnostic Service arena. The services you will provide are performed in accordance with the guidelines established by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), and policies and procedures of James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital. The protocol and procedures are established for the treatment, management, evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. The services include, but are not limited to the following activities performed under a provider:

  • Work is primarily performed in outpatient clinics and patient homes, SNF's, ALF's and HBPC.
  • Extensive interaction with patients, staff, physicians, family members, care givers and visitors involved.
  • Out-patient areas will be covered on all and extended duty days.
  • Therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with the use of medical gases and administration devices, humidification and aerosols.
  • Administration of medication to the cardiopulmonary system.
  • Ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems, and the patient/ventilator interface.
  • Bronchopulmonary drainage and breathing exercises.
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (Code Blue).
  • Insertion and maintenance of airways.
  • Patient/family education.
  • Recognition of the need for medical intervention if patient safety is at risk.
  • Travel: Incumbent will be required to maintain their driver's license for Home Medical Equipment (HME) and Clinical Respiratory Service (CRS) and per JAHVA requirements and insurance (to include maintain travel log, monthly inspection of emergency bag, and ensure car maintenance). The RRT practices professionally, must be reliable, able to work independently and be self-motivated. The RRT is responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital.

Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm, or other approved tours or compressed work schedules. Staff will take On-Call as required. Staff will rotate weekends and holidays as needed.

Functional Statement Title/#: Functional Statement for Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Respiratory Care and Diagnostic Services (RC&DS), GS-0601-08/F-1099

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

  • Citizenship. Citizen of the United States.

Job details

Workplace

Remote

Employment

Full time

Seniority

Mid level

Headquarters

Tampa, Florida

Salary

$53k – $69k

Posted

Posted today

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  • Registered Respiratory Therapist. Has a certificate as an RRT from the NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) and a registry number, or a certificate from another body which the NBRC recognizes as its credentialing equivalent. This includes registration based on either:

    •                (1) Having fulfilled the requirements and passed the registry examination administered by the NBRC since 1983, or
                   (2) Having fulfilled the requirements and passed the registry examination for a registered inhalation or  respiratory therapist administered by the (1) National Board for Respiratory Therapy from July 1974 through 1982 or (2) American Registry of Inhalation Therapists from 1961 through June 1974.

    • English Language Proficiency. RRTs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).

    GRADE DETERMINATIONS:

    GS-08 Level: To be qualified for the GS-08 level, candidates must have all of the following:

    • At least one year of successful experience related to respiratory therapy at the GS-07 level or equivalent. Qualifying experience at this level is work which includes duties such as: administering assisted and controlled ventilation to patients with tracheotomies and other complex medical problems requiring frequent adjustments in ventilator parameters; administering and monitoring advanced ventilator techniques such as positive end expiratory pressure and continuous positive airway pressure; developing plans for weaning patients from ventilators; assessing the respiratory status of patients using data acquired through physical observation and clinical analysis of blood gas data, chest x-rays, and electrocardiogram to determine the effectiveness of therapy being administered and to make recommendations to physicians regarding changes in treatment; performing the most difficult respiratory therapy procedures to maintain ventilation, including endotracheal intubation, tracheal lavage, and tracheotomy care; and providing in-service training to others in various specialized areas of respiratory care.
    • Demonstrated knowledge and ability needed to perform complex respiratory procedures with minimal supervision. Is able to participate with physicians and nurses and other staff in planning respiratory treatment, with great reliance on the individual's knowledge of the equipment.
    • Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide emergency or critical respiratory care; service as a shift leader or supervisor or sole responsible respiratory therapist on a shift; and to plan and conduct training sessions with respiratory therapy students, hospital staff, patients, and family members.

    PREFERED EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years RRT Experience in Home Care and Out-Patient Clinics including Home Ventilation.

    IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

    References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G11, REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST QUALIFICATION STANDARD.

    Education

    Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.  You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.   If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

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