Registered Respiratory Therapist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Marion (IL)

On-site

USD 77,000 - 100,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Marion, Illinois, is recruiting for a full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to work in the Respiratory Therapy Department within the Medicine Service.

The role includes managing respiratory care modalities, oxygen therapy, airway management, and participation in care team rounds. A transcript and education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are required.

Qualifications

Transcript must be submitted with your application.
Education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
Foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with transcript for credit.

Responsibilities

Performs and evaluates respiratory care modalities.
Administers nebulized medications as prescribed.
Initiates and monitors oxygen therapy per physician parameters.
Assists with CPR and airway management.
Suctions artificial airways and manages humidification therapy.
Participates in rounds with care teams.
Evaluates arterial blood gases, pulse oximetry, ETCO2, and spirometry.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Oxygen therapy

Ventilator management

CPR/Advanced life support

Education

Transcript with education equivalency recognized

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Marion VA Health Care System is recruiting for a full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist. The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) works in the Respiratory Therapy Department of the Respiratory Section within Medicine Service at the VA Health Care System in Marion, Illinois.

Key Responsibilities

Duties of the position include but are not limited to: Performs and Evaluates the efficacy of therapeutic modalities of respiratory care Medication delivery related to respiratory care (nebulized treatments) Initiation and monitoring of oxygen therapy per physician parameters Assists with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (places nasal and oropharyngeal airways) Suctions artificial airways (both temporary and permanent) Performs and evaluates aerosol humidification therapy Participation in care team rounds or huddles Analysis of specimens/testing including, but not limited to, arterial blood gases, pulse oximetry, End tidal CO2, basic spirometry Collaboration with medical staff members for complex respiratory care cases to aid in positive patient outcomes (recommend intervention and plan of care implementation including, but not limited to, protocols, intubation, monitoring critical systems, and advanced modes of ventilation) Skillfully assesses oxygenation and ventilation Performs advanced airway management including, but not limited to, artificial airways and mechanical ventilation (in-line suctioning, re-positioning and securing Endo Tracheal tube, bag valve mask ventilation, ventilator assessment) Serves as a preceptor to RT and RRT at developmental grades May perform limited invasive procedures to be determined by facility complexity and need Work Schedule: Variable to include nights, weekend and holidays Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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 $76554 – $99526/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.