Registered Respiratory Therapist

Veterans Health Administration

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 44,000 - 106,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care to Veterans in the ICU and general care units. Responsibilities include ventilator management, airway care, CPR support, and accurate charting in CPRS, Vista, and Essentris.

Clinical duties cover medication nebulizers, CPAP/BIPAP therapy, and a range of airway procedures. The role requires a CoARC-accredited program and active credentialing compliance; federal employment

Qualifications

Requires CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program.
Must submit transcript with application if education is used to qualify.
Education recognized by US Department of Education may be used to qualify for Federal employment.

Responsibilities

Set up, monitor, and troubleshoot ventilators in ICU/SCI and general care areas.
Provide airway care for ICU/SCI and general care patients.
Record therapy in CPRS, Vista and Essentris.
Administer therapies including helium/oxygen mixtures and nebulizers.
Respond to STAT calls for equipment failure and malfunction.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Ventilator management

Airway care

CPR and codes

Patient assessment

Education

CoARC-accredited program

Tools

CPAP/BIPAP

E-Z Pap

Metaneb

Aerobeka

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Primary Purpose of the Position is: Provide Respiratory Care to all Veterans, both in and out-patients. The Organizational Location of the Position is: Respiratory Therapy Unit, Pulmonary Section, Medical Service, VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS), Dallas, TX .

Key Responsibilities

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until March 05, 2027 .The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be March 10, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks until 03/05/2027. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

Applicants who are referred will be considered for 90 days, after 90 days applicants will have to reapply. Duties may include but are not limited to: Setting up, monitoring, and trouble-shooting volume ventilators in the ICU/SCI and general care areas for those patients that require mechanical ventilation. This includes both in the department records and the patient's chart. Provide airway care for both the ICU/SCI and general care patients.

Measure respiratory compliance, tidal volume and inspiratory force. Providing oxygen and life support to patients during CPR. Assisting physicians with elective intubation. Perform emergency airway intubations during CODES. Provide oxygen therapy. Charting all modes of therapy and patient assessments in CPRS, Vista and Essentris. Administration of E-Z Pap therapy, Metaneb and Aerobeka. Administration of medication nebulizers to patients requiring aerosol medication.

Removes secretions from patient's airways using a sterile suction catheter attached to a vacuum source. Prepares and installs basic respiratory equipment, CPAP, BIPAP, flow meters, heaters, and tank regulators for patient's use including evaluation of equipment, operation and explanation of procedures to the patient where applicable. Checks patient's equipment to verify proper operation in compliance with doctor's orders.

Administration of helium/oxygen mixtures for patients with airway obstruction. Performs tracheal lavage and sputum inductions. Performs chest percussion and postural drainage Evaluates a patient's overall cardiopulmonary condition in relationship to the modes of therapy being delivered in order to determine the need and/or effectiveness of treatment. Transports ventilator dependent patients on portable volume ventilators to radiology and other special procedures areas.

This requires staying with the patient and monitoring the ventilator. Measuring tracheal cuff pressures and records in CPRS and Essentris. Provide a complete and thorough report to oncoming shift. Responds to all STAT calls from nurses and physicians for equipment failure and malfunction. Must be able to recognize when equipment is malfunctioning and reports to chief, assistant chief, or charge therapist.

Verifies all physician orders before therapy is administered to make certain that all orders are correct. Instructs patients how to improve their ability to breathe during times of respiratory distress. Administers incentive spirometry per physician orders. Changes all equipment and makes certain that all non-disposable items are sent to the SPD unit for sterilization and cleaning.

Make sure that all medication administered to patient are the correct dosage and within the expiration date. Draws and analyzes blood gases throughout the medical center. Work Schedule: Nights and rotating weekends Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Autthorized

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Accreditation Information: The degree must be fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Verification of accreditation may be made obtained from CoARC Website.

Find an Accredited Program - CoARC - Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care NOTE: If your school was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) at the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the CoARC Website. Find an Accredited Program - CoARC - Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.

Note: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $44285 – $105547/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-03-05.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.