Registered Respiratory Therapist

Veterans Health Administration; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to work independently delivering respiratory care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The incumbent will base plans of care on data and patient assessments to determine if outcomes are met and adjust therapy accordingly.

Applicants may be tentatively selected while completing requirements; full hire contingent on licensure, NBRC credential, and other qualifications.

Qualifications

• CoARC-accredited respiratory care program completed.
• Hold an active Respiratory Therapist license.
• NBRC RRT credential valid and current.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Use data and patient assessment to develop care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and health-care professionals to optimize outcomes.
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of therapies and adjust as needed.

Skills

Collaborative care

Therapy evaluation

Airway management

Education

CoARC-accredited respiratory care program

Job description

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) works independently providing respiratory care in both inpatient and/or outpatient settings. The incumbent must be able to use data and patient assessment to establish appropriate plan of care and determine if outcomes are being met.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f). Education: Individuals must have successfully completed a respiratory care program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or its successor. Licensure: Persons appointed or reassigned to Registered Respiratory Therapist 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 a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Credential: Persons appointed or reassigned to Registered Respiratory Therapist positions in the GS-0601 series must possess and maintain for the duration of employment a valid, current, unrestricted credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations:

In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates: (KSAs must be clearly reflected in resume under description of duties in order to be found qualified for this position/grade level). Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), GS-11

1. One (1) year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level demonstrating the clinical competencies described at that level.
2. Hold an active license and RRT credential.

Demonstrate Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:

1. Ability to collaboratively consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals for complex respiratory care to develop care plans to provide favorable patient outcomes.
2. Skill in evaluating the efficacies of therapeutic modalities.
3. Skill in performing advanced airway and ventilation management

Preferred Experience:

Minimum one year experience as RRT

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11.

Physical Requirements:

Physical aspects associated with the work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation. see Duties section for essential job duties of the position. May require standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, pulling, and pressing if the patient's condition requires. May be required to use personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening.