Lead Respiratory Therapist & Clinical Educator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Nebraska; Presencial; USD 78.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Sheridan VA Medical Center seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to lead clinical education and policy development in respiratory care.

The role focuses on implementing guidelines, mentoring staff, and overseeing both inpatient and outpatient services. The RRT will participate in quality initiatives, manage day-to-day operations and related fiscal activities, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Formación

• Knowledge of complex pulmonary function testing and stress testing.
• Ability to maintain a quality control program related to pulmonary function testing.
• Ability to treat acute complications for pulmonary function testing.
• Skill in performing polysomnographic studies and collecting diagnostic data.
• Skill in calibrating and troubleshooting polysomnographic equipment.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement policies and guidelines for respiratory care.
• Manage day-to-day respiratory care operations and related fiscal activities.
• Build clinics and clinical grids; mentor inpatient and outpatient staff.
• Conduct competency checks and serve as clinical educator for RRT staff.
• Collaborate with physicians and other professionals to ensure quality patient care.

Conocimientos

Knowledge of complex pulmonary testing

Quality control programs

Critical care and emergency care

Polysomnography skills

Equipment calibration & trouble-shoot

Educación

CoARC-accredited respiratory care program

Herramientas

NBRC RRT credential

Descripción del empleo

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Sheridan VA Medical Center seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to lead clinical education and policy development in respiratory care.

The role focuses on implementing guidelines, mentoring staff, and overseeing both inpatient and outpatient services. The RRT will participate in quality initiatives, manage day-to-day operations and related fiscal activities, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.