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USAJOBS · 6 months ago

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Mather AFB, California, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$116K/yr - $151K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide respiratory care to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The RRT will be responsible for independently administering treatment, consulting with healthcare professionals, and ensuring quality patient care.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary care team in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive patient respiratory care services

Acts as a full performance Registered Respiratory Therapist and resource to certified, novice, and developmental level respiratory therapists

Demonstrates independence in the specialty of Respiratory Care and practices respiratory therapy according to guides set forth by professional standards by the AARC or NBRC

Performs respiratory care utilizing evidence-based practices and references national guidelines

Precepts and mentors' new hires and students for clinical development when needed within VHA

Maintains and monitors ventilator patients as required per guidelines and make the necessary adjustments based on blood gas analysis with the physician's approval

Sets up and monitors respiratory equipment such as invasive and noninvasive ventilators, end tidal CO2 monitors, oxygen delivery devices, re-breathers, HFNC, IPV and pulse oximetry monitors

Evaluates patients for fluid overload, recommends treatment modality via evidence based practices and takes physician verbal orders and transcribe appropriately

Qualification

Registered Respiratory TherapistRRT credentialState licensureAdvanced airway managementTherapeutic modalities evaluationPatient assessmentConsultation skillsEvidence-based practicesMentoring skillsCommunication skills

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

You may be required to serve a probationary period

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Must pass pre-employment physical examination

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Individuals must have successfully completed a respiratory care program accredited by the CoARC or its successor

Persons appointed or reassigned to RRT positions in the GS-0601 series must possess and maintain for the duration of employment a full, current and unrestricted license from a state to practice as an RRT

Persons appointed or reassigned to RRT positions in the GS-0601 series must possess and maintain for the duration of employment a valid, current, unrestricted credential of RRT

An employee in this occupation, who fails to maintain the required certifications, RRT credential or license must be removed from the occupation, which may also result in the termination of employment

RTs/RRTs must maintain a full, valid and unrestricted license, credential and certification to practice respiratory care

TB/Immunization Assessment and Pre-employment physical

RTs/RRTs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)

Candidates must have one year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level demonstrating the clinical competencies described at that level

Hold an active license and RRT credential

Ability to collaboratively consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals for complex respiratory care to develop care plans to provide favorable patient outcomes

Skill in evaluating the efficacies of therapeutic modalities

Skill in performing advanced airway and ventilation management