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Register Respiratory Therapist-Sleep Lab Coordinator

West Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$89K/yr - $116K/yr

1+ years exp

The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for the Sleep Lab Coordinator position. This role involves managing the daily operations of the Sleep Laboratory, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and providing high-quality patient care related to respiratory sleep disorders.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Compare and evaluate the indications and contraindications for sleep studies

Explain results in relation to types of respiratory sleep disorders

Completion of annual performance appraisals and discipline of direct reports. Determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical protocols

Review the patient's history and verify the medical order. Follow sleep center protocols related to the sleep study

Document routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results. Follow procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen titration etc

Score sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Demonstrate adherence to AASM scoring parameters for HSAT; identify artifact, inadequate signals and study failures and generate an accurate report. Assist In all aspects of sleep Lab operations

Identify and distinguish the indications, contraindications, and general hazards, complications in preparation, performance of PAP

Perform appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments. Assist in all aspects of Home CPAP/Bipap operations

Perform arterial and venous sampling for blood analysis and Scheduling of staff

Understand the etiology, anatomy, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases (e.g., asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and comorbidities

Complete the assessment through direct contact, chart review, and other means as appropriate and share the information with healthcare team members

Ability to communicate orally and in writing at varying levels, both internal and external to the organization

Perform basic life support (BLS), advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) according to American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines

Perform endotracheal intubation

Perform arterial line placement and management

Perform as a member of the rapid response team (medical emergency team)

Make treatment recommendations based on waveform graphics, pulmonary mechanics, and imaging studies

Qualification

Registered Respiratory TherapistSleep Lab experienceAdvanced Cardiovascular Life SupportBasic Life SupportPulmonary function testingCPAP/BIPAP managementPolysomnography scoringCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

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

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

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

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)

Must possess and maintain for the duration of employment a full, current and unrestricted license from a state to practice as an RRT

Must possess and maintain for the duration of employment a valid, current, unrestricted credential of RRT

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

Candidates must have one year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level demonstrating the clinical competencies described at that level

Hold an active license and RRT credential

Knowledge of complex pulmonary function testing to include but not limited to cardiopulmonary stress testing, exercise testing, metabolic testing, bronchoprovocation testing and shunt testing

Ability to establish a quality control program related to pulmonary function lab

Skill in analyzing physiologic specimen and information from basic diagnostic procedures

Skill in assessing for signs and symptoms of adverse actions to medications and or testing procedures

Skill in determining appropriate intervention for adverse actions to medications and or testing procedures

Ability to provide training in advanced pulmonary function procedures

Ability to provide clinical consultation in advanced pulmonary function procedures

Preferred

Highly desirable SDS or RPGST certification

Must have sleep lab working experience, performing sleep tests, scoring sleep test, generating report for physician interpretation

Experience to work with sleep Apnea devices, CPAP/BIPAP management and other sleep apnea devices - INAPS, BONGO, EXITE etc

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.