Registered Respiratory Therapist: Care Leader & Ventilation Expert

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver safe, effective respiratory care across all patient acuity levels, including overnight periods. The incumbent performs assessments, interventions, monitoring and emergency responses to optimize patient outcomes.

Eligible candidates must possess an accredited respiratory care program, an active RRT license and credential, and meet ongoing credential maintenance requirements.

Qualifications

• One year of creditable experience at GS-09 level or equivalent.
• Complete and maintain active license as an RRT.
• Maintain RRT credential throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert assessment, therapeutic intervention, monitoring and emergency response for patients with respiratory compromise.
• Maintain continuous respiratory care services across the facility, including overnight shifts.

Skills

Clinical collaboration

Therapeutic assessment

Emergency response

Education

CoARC-accredited respiratory care program

Job description

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver safe, effective respiratory care across all patient acuity levels, including overnight periods. The incumbent performs assessments, interventions, monitoring and emergency responses to optimize patient outcomes.

Eligible candidates must possess an accredited respiratory care program, an active RRT license and credential, and meet ongoing credential maintenance requirements.