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Registered Respiratory Therapist (CPAP)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
On-sitePrescott, AZ$89K – $116KApply by Jun 12, 2026General Health ScienceISFJHealthcareTransportation
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Under the general supervision of the Chief of Respiratory Care, the Home CPAP/Oxygen Therapist is responsible for the all activities related to the distribution of respiratory equipment and instruction of the patient and caregivers regarding the equipment and usage. The incumbent must have knowledge of the VA system and eligibility status including alternative community care providers such as Medicare. The employee must also maintain a working knowledge of TJC standards for home health.
What You'll Do
- →Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: ADMINISTRATIVE: Responsible to understand, interpret and comply with Respiratory Care Department and VAMC hospital policies, as well as all applicable laws and regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
- →Ensures that patient encounters are completed and closed out correctly in Vista/CPRS.
- →Maintains all appropriate records and documentation per policy Maintains accurate files of all patients in the Home Care Program per VAMC, TJC and Medicare guidelines.
- →Maintains patient records per Respiratory Care Department - Out-Patient and VAMC and confidentiality standards.
- →Follow all local and VHA policies and procedures (e.g., VHA Directive 2006-055) dealing with access and utilization of the Scheduling Package and Advanced Clinic Access.
- →Responsible to evaluate all home care pulmonary equipment requests, i.e. small volume nebulizer, suction equipment, etc to include the eligibility of the veteran patient for the equipment.
- →Assures that the required paperwork is processed to Medicare and/or VA Prosthetics' Department for Oxygen, CPAP/BIPAP, etc.
- →Responsible to coordinates oxygen deliver and set up of equipment with the private vendor's state and nationwide.
- →This includes the verification of the veteran patient's VA eligibility for disbursement of home care equipment.
- →Responsible as a liaison with community oxygen and health providers for home care pulmonary equipment inquiry to include working in conjunction with other VA facilities regarding travel and transfers issues.
- →Responsible to participate in the functions of the Medical Center Discharge planning committee as requested.
- →Assists the Respiratory Supervisor with Home Care Program quality assurance monitoring and/or review.
- →Ensure that the out-patient are scheduled and verifies clinical encounter data are closed out and follow-up on secure messages and patient calls in a reasonable time frame.
- →Coordinate for gaps in clinic or other patient coverage issues due to planned leave that are not dealt with ahead of time.
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
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