Specialty Care Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Buffalo (NY); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

US Department of Veterans Affairs' Buffalo VA Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to manage airway and ventilation, implement complex respiratory care protocols, and coordinate care with the medical team. The role requires a CoARC-accredited program, active state licensure, and RRT credentialing, with potential temporary appointments during credentialing processes.

Candidates must meet English proficiency standards and may qualify for grandfathering provisions as

Formación

• Must hold or be pursuing RRT credential.
• Full, current and unrestricted license from a state to practice as an RRT.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and maintain airway and ventilation using appropriate mechanical means.
• Determine and implement complex respiratory care protocols and modalities.
• Administer medications or supplemental oxygen and assist with intubation as required.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals for optimal patient outcomes.

Conocimientos

Therapeutic modalities

ABG analysis

ETCO2 monitoring

Spirometry

Airway management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Educación

CoARC-accredited respiratory care program

RRT credential in progress

Descripción del empleo

US Department of Veterans Affairs' Buffalo VA Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to manage airway and ventilation, implement complex respiratory care protocols, and coordinate care with the medical team. The role requires a CoARC-accredited program, active state licensure, and RRT credentialing, with potential temporary appointments during credentialing processes.

Candidates must meet English proficiency standards and may qualify for grandfathering provisions as