Registered Respiratory Therapist
Major duties include, but not limited to:
providing respiratory care to patients in Critical Care as outlined in the Policy and Procedure Manual; maintain credentials under the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC); operate and monitor medical equipment or instruments in connection with a variety of established treatment procedures; exhibit caring and professional demeanor to staff, patients and their family members; deliver mechanical ventilation, tracheal suctioning, miscellaneous emergency actions, obtain blood gas samples, document all assigned work performed; disassemble, clean, sterilize, calibrate, test, and reassemble medical equipment; performs complex respiratory therapy mechanical ventilator procedures which includes pressure control ventilation, intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV), CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) and BIPAP (bilevel positive airway pressure); assists in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with pulmonary disorders; transports patients requiring manual ventilatory support to various locations within the hospital such as CAT Scan, MRI area, & ultrasound; evaluates the patients' response to therapy and will report back to the physician any adverse reaction to therapy. May perform other duties as directed. Work Schedule:
7:
00am - 3:
30pm; Monday through Friday (First two weeks); may be required to work a rotating schedule to provide 24/7 coverage; includes nights, weekends, holidays and emergent situations. 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 NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) 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 a registered inhalation or respiratory therapist administered by the (1) National Board for Respiratory Therapy from July 1974 through 1982 or (2) American Registry of Inhalation Therapists from 1961 through June 1974. English Language Proficiency. RRTs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Preferred
Experience:
Minimum 3 years critical care experience. Grade Determinations:
In addition to meeting the basic requirements stated above, the following qualifications criteria must be met in determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates. GS-7. None beyond the basic requirements. 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. References:
VA HANDBOOK 5005 PART II APPENDIX G11 April 15, 2002 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-08. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-08 . Physical Requirements:
Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over; moderate lifting and carrying, 15-44 pounds; lift lifting and carrying, under 15 pounds; straight pushing and pulling for .25 hours; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers, both hands and both legs required; walking for 5 hours; standing for 3 hours; kneeling for 1 hour; repeating bending for .25 hour; near vision correctable at 13'' to 16'' to Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other' depth perception; ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors; hearing (aid may be permitted).
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
providing respiratory care to patients in Critical Care as outlined in the Policy and Procedure Manual; maintain credentials under the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC); operate and monitor medical equipment or instruments in connection with a variety of established treatment procedures; exhibit caring and professional demeanor to staff, patients and their family members; deliver mechanical ventilation, tracheal suctioning, miscellaneous emergency actions, obtain blood gas samples, document all assigned work performed; disassemble, clean, sterilize, calibrate, test, and reassemble medical equipment; performs complex respiratory therapy mechanical ventilator procedures which includes pressure control ventilation, intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV), CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) and BIPAP (bilevel positive airway pressure); assists in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with pulmonary disorders; transports patients requiring manual ventilatory support to various locations within the hospital such as CAT Scan, MRI area, & ultrasound; evaluates the patients' response to therapy and will report back to the physician any adverse reaction to therapy. May perform other duties as directed. Work Schedule:
7:
00am - 3:
30pm; Monday through Friday (First two weeks); may be required to work a rotating schedule to provide 24/7 coverage; includes nights, weekends, holidays and emergent situations. 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 NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) 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 a registered inhalation or respiratory therapist administered by the (1) National Board for Respiratory Therapy from July 1974 through 1982 or (2) American Registry of Inhalation Therapists from 1961 through June 1974. English Language Proficiency. RRTs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Preferred
Experience:
Minimum 3 years critical care experience. Grade Determinations:
In addition to meeting the basic requirements stated above, the following qualifications criteria must be met in determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates. GS-7. None beyond the basic requirements. 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. References:
VA HANDBOOK 5005 PART II APPENDIX G11 April 15, 2002 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-08. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-08 . Physical Requirements:
Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over; moderate lifting and carrying, 15-44 pounds; lift lifting and carrying, under 15 pounds; straight pushing and pulling for .25 hours; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers, both hands and both legs required; walking for 5 hours; standing for 3 hours; kneeling for 1 hour; repeating bending for .25 hour; near vision correctable at 13'' to 16'' to Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other' depth perception; ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors; hearing (aid may be permitted).
- Department:
0601 General Health Science - Salary Range:
$54,703 to $70,227 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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