Senior Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Clinical Leader

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (GS-0601) at the GS-11 level in Minnesota. The incumbent provides clinical respiratory care in inpatient and outpatient settings, interprets data, and collaborates with physicians to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Candidates must hold an active RRT credential and state license. Temporary appointments may be used during credentialing; grandfathering provisions may apply per VA standards.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program.
• Must possess and maintain a full, current and unrestricted RRT license.
• RRT credential required; grandfathering provisions possible for certain eligible candidates.
• English language proficiency required for direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient respiratory care.
• Assess and interpret physiological data; consult with physicians to ensure quality patient care.
• Manage airway and ventilation using appropriate modalities.
• Deliver home ventilators, PAP therapy, oxygen therapy and COPD care.

Skills

Therapeutic modalities

Collaborative care

Airway management

Oxygenation monitoring

Education

CoARC-accredited respiratory care program

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (GS-0601) at the GS-11 level in Minnesota. The incumbent provides clinical respiratory care in inpatient and outpatient settings, interprets data, and collaborates with physicians to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Candidates must hold an active RRT credential and state license. Temporary appointments may be used during credentialing; grandfathering provisions may apply per VA standards.