Senior Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care & Ventilation

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Augusta (ME); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 86 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Maine VA Medical Center in Augusta, ME, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (GS-11) to provide comprehensive respiratory care in inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role involves collaboration with physicians, managing airway/ventilation, and contributing to care plans under the supervision of the Medical Service. Applicants must hold a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program, an active RRT license, and English proficiency; citizenship

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship as required; citizens preferred
• English language proficiency in speaking and writing for patient care
• Education from a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program
• Current unrestricted RRT license in a state of practice

Responsabilités

• Provide respiratory care in inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
• Consult with physicians and healthcare staff to develop and monitor care plans.
• Manage airway and ventilation using appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Precept and mentor lower-graded staff; participate in policy/protocol development.

Connaissances

Collaborative consultation

Therapy modality evaluation

Advanced airway/ventilation management

Formation

CoARC-accredited respiratory care program

Description du poste

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Maine VA Medical Center in Augusta, ME, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (GS-11) to provide comprehensive respiratory care in inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role involves collaboration with physicians, managing airway/ventilation, and contributing to care plans under the supervision of the Medical Service. Applicants must hold a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program, an active RRT license, and English proficiency; citizenship