Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator Care & Critical Support

Veterans Health Administration; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Augusta, ME is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide patient-centered respiratory care in the Medical Service.

You will administer therapies, set up ventilators and monitors, perform bedside tests, assist with advanced airway procedures, and support transport and code responses. You will also train staff and manage supplies while ensuring safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• Candidates must meet federal education recognition requirements for federal employment.
• Education from accredited institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
• Multiple SF-50 forms may be necessary to demonstrate higher grade.

Responsibilities

• Administers a variety of therapeutic respiratory therapy treatments.
• Sets up and monitors equipment including invasive and noninvasive ventilators and monitors.
• Performs bedside diagnostic tests to assess respiratory status.
• Under guidance, performs advanced airway placement and assists with ventilation.
• Monitors patients during transport and provides CPR when needed.
• Provides in-service training and calibrates equipment; records treatment and progress.
• Manages supplies and tank levels; updates inventory logs.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Ventilators

Airway management

Oxygen therapy

Bedside diagnostics

CPR

Tools

Ventilators

End-tidal CO2 monitors

Oxygen delivery devices

PFT analyzers

Oximetry monitors

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration in Augusta, ME is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide patient-centered respiratory care in the Medical Service.

You will administer therapies, set up ventilators and monitors, perform bedside tests, assist with advanced airway procedures, and support transport and code responses. You will also train staff and manage supplies while ensuring safety and documentation.