Registered Respiratory Therapist
Duties include but are not limited to:
the delivery of services including aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, and obtaining arterial specimens for the purpose of arterial blood gas analysis. The incumbent will preform CPR, postural drainage/percussion, assist physicians during bronchoscopies and use of fluoroscope during ICU procedures. The RRT will cross-train in Pulmonary Function Tests, respond to Rapid Response calls, and education and train the patient and family on various procedures. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required FLSA Status:
Non-exempt Bargaining unit:
Covered Work Schedule:
Full Time; Rotating tours; 6pm - 6:
30am Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Registered Respiratory Therapist. Has a certificate as an RRT from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and a registry number, or a certificate from another body which the NBRC recognizes as its credentialing equivalent. This includes registration based on either:
(1) Having fulfilled the requirements and passed the registry examination administered by the NBRC since 1983, or (2) Having fulfilled the requirements and passed the registry examination for the registered inhalation or respiratory therapist administered by the (a) National Board for Respiratory Therapy from July 1974 through 1982 or (b) American Registry of Inhalation Therapists from 1961 through June 1974. Physical Standards. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. English Language Proficiency. RRTs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 USC 7402(d), and 7407(d). Grade Determinations:
GS-8. Candidates must have all of the following:
(1) At least 1 year of successful experience related to respiratory therapy at the GS-7 level or equivalent. Qualifying experience at this level is work which includes duties such as:
administering assisted and controlled ventilation to patients with tracheotomies and other complex medical problems requiring frequent adjustments in ventilator parameters; administering and monitoring advanced ventilator techniques such as positive end expiratory pressure and continuous positive airway pressure; developing plans for weaning patients from ventilators; assessing the respiratory status of patients using data acquired through physical observation and clinical analysis of blood gas data, chest x-rays, and electrocardiogram to determine the effectiveness of therapy being administered and to make recommendations to physicians regarding changes in treatment; performing the most difficult respiratory therapy procedures to maintain ventilation, including endotracheal intubation, tracheal lavage, and tracheotomy care; and providing in-service training to others in various specialized areas of respiratory care. (2) Demonstrated knowledge and ability needed to perform complex respiratory procedures with minimal supervision. Is able to participate with physicians and nurses and other staff in planning respiratory treatment, with great reliance on the individual's knowledge of the equipment. (3) Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide emergency or critical respiratory care; service as a shift leader or supervisor or sole responsible respiratory therapist on a shift; and to plan and conduct training sessions with respiratory therapy students, hospital staff, patients, and family members. Preferred
Experience:
Experienced RRT that can work independently in complex medical situations. Reference:
Please see VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G11 for the full RRT qualification standards. Available in the local HR Office. Physical Requirements:
Be able to communicate with patients, staff, family etc. Be able to move about, bend down and turn over patients for procedures. Must be able to document information in a computer. Must be able to see to physical assess the patient. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
the delivery of services including aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, and obtaining arterial specimens for the purpose of arterial blood gas analysis. The incumbent will preform CPR, postural drainage/percussion, assist physicians during bronchoscopies and use of fluoroscope during ICU procedures. The RRT will cross-train in Pulmonary Function Tests, respond to Rapid Response calls, and education and train the patient and family on various procedures. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required FLSA Status:
Non-exempt Bargaining unit:
Covered Work Schedule:
Full Time; Rotating tours; 6pm - 6:
30am Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Registered Respiratory Therapist. Has a certificate as an RRT from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and a registry number, or a certificate from another body which the NBRC recognizes as its credentialing equivalent. This includes registration based on either:
(1) Having fulfilled the requirements and passed the registry examination administered by the NBRC since 1983, or (2) Having fulfilled the requirements and passed the registry examination for the registered inhalation or respiratory therapist administered by the (a) National Board for Respiratory Therapy from July 1974 through 1982 or (b) American Registry of Inhalation Therapists from 1961 through June 1974. Physical Standards. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. English Language Proficiency. RRTs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 USC 7402(d), and 7407(d). Grade Determinations:
GS-8. Candidates must have all of the following:
(1) At least 1 year of successful experience related to respiratory therapy at the GS-7 level or equivalent. Qualifying experience at this level is work which includes duties such as:
administering assisted and controlled ventilation to patients with tracheotomies and other complex medical problems requiring frequent adjustments in ventilator parameters; administering and monitoring advanced ventilator techniques such as positive end expiratory pressure and continuous positive airway pressure; developing plans for weaning patients from ventilators; assessing the respiratory status of patients using data acquired through physical observation and clinical analysis of blood gas data, chest x-rays, and electrocardiogram to determine the effectiveness of therapy being administered and to make recommendations to physicians regarding changes in treatment; performing the most difficult respiratory therapy procedures to maintain ventilation, including endotracheal intubation, tracheal lavage, and tracheotomy care; and providing in-service training to others in various specialized areas of respiratory care. (2) Demonstrated knowledge and ability needed to perform complex respiratory procedures with minimal supervision. Is able to participate with physicians and nurses and other staff in planning respiratory treatment, with great reliance on the individual's knowledge of the equipment. (3) Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide emergency or critical respiratory care; service as a shift leader or supervisor or sole responsible respiratory therapist on a shift; and to plan and conduct training sessions with respiratory therapy students, hospital staff, patients, and family members. Preferred
Experience:
Experienced RRT that can work independently in complex medical situations. Reference:
Please see VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G11 for the full RRT qualification standards. Available in the local HR Office. Physical Requirements:
Be able to communicate with patients, staff, family etc. Be able to move about, bend down and turn over patients for procedures. Must be able to document information in a computer. Must be able to see to physical assess the patient. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
- Department:
0601 General Health Science - Salary Range:
$48,601 to $63,182 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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