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Registered Respiratory Therapist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
About the Role
The Registered Respiratory Therapist position is located at Northport VAMC. The incumbent serves as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and performs their duties under the supervision of the Chief, Respiratory Care Service. The RRT performs, within their scope of practice, diagnostic evaluations and engages in the teaching and treatment of patients including the most unusual and difficult cases requiring the highest levels of expertise and professional skills.
What You'll Do
- →RRTs at this grade level work independently providing respiratory care in both inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
- →The specific assignments are dependent on facility structure and complexity levels.
- →They use data and patient assessment to establish appropriate plan of care and determine if outcomes are being met.
- →They consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality of patient care within area of specialty.
- →They Manage and maintain the airway and ventilation of the patient using appropriate mechanical means.
- →RRTs determine and implement complex respiratory care such as protocols, respiratory modalities, bronchoscopy, medications or supplemental oxygen and intubation.
- →They monitor critical systems.
- →Lead projects developing new policies, procedures or protocols.
- →Initially and continuously assesses the cardiopulmonary condition of assigned patients using data acquired through physical examination, respiratory monitoring, and diagnostic equipment.
- →Determines the effectiveness of the therapy being administered, communicates with physician, and suggests alternate modes of treatment as indicated.
- →Performs airway and endo-tracheal tube care on patients with artificial airways, including cleaning and securing the trach and endotracheal tube site, in-line suctioning, monitoring tube cuff pressure and inspecting equipment and patient to insure proper function.
- →Operates suction catheters attached to vacuum to remove secretions from patients' airways.
- →Places nasal and oropharyngeal airways and performing nasal and tracheal suctioning.
- →Refers to medical sciences duties while using respiratory and cardiovascular systems.
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 examination.
- ✓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
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
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