Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: Providence Rhode Island
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is at present recruited Registered Respiratory Therapist right now, this occupation will be placed in Rhode Island. For detail informations about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional care that improves their health and well-being.
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 90836! 1
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Our Medical Center is located in Providence, RI with outpatient clinics located in Middletown, RI, Hyannis and New Bedford, MA. We provide high quality comprehensive outpatient and inpatient care to Veterans residing in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Rhode Island, also known as the ocean state, offers a range of lifestyles to those seeking the advantages of an exciting city or a relaxing country setting.
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
This Registered Respiratory Therapist is located in Medical Service and is a bargaining unit position.
NOTE: The full performa! nce level of this vacancy is GS-8. The actual grade at which a! n applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-7 to GS-8. The professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidates education and experience and recommend the grade and step at which the candidate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate. KEY REQUIREMENTS
You must be a U.S. citizen
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Subject to a background/suitability investigation
Must pass pre-employment examination
Certificate as a RRT from the NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) DUTIES:
Performs standard respiratory care and mechanical ventilation.
Delivers medicated aerosol therapy to include; bronchodilators, mucolytics, anticholinergics, steroids, Pentamidine, and all modes of delivery.
Delivers chest physical therapy, tracheostomoy care, oxygen therapy, pat! ient and family education, and respiratory physical assessment, and pulse oximetry.
Oversees set up, observation verification procedure, and operation of all mechanical ventilators used at this medical center.
Performs extubation or assists with extubation of patients.
Performs routine maintenance and quality controls of the Arterial Blood Gas Laboratory on a daily basis.
Troubleshoots problems and performs minor maintenance required to put the analyzer back in service.
Analyzes arterial and venous blood samples and pleural fluid samples.
Enters results into Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VISTA).
Interprets results, documents all panic values, and verbally reports the results to the Physician or RN caring for the patient.
Maintains certification to perform Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy, Arterial Blood Gas Drawing, Tracheostomy Decanulation and Reinsertion, Endotracheal Intuba! tion, and Pulmonary Function Testing. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
! (from VHA Qualification Standards)
Basic Requirements:
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Certification: 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:
Having fulfilled the requirements and passed the registry examination administered by the NBRC since 1983, OR
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).
Grade Determination:
Specialized Experience: GS-7 requires: None beyond the basic requirements.
Specialized Experience: GS-8 requires: In addition to the basic requirements, at least one 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 o! f 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.
In addition, the following experience must be documented in your resume:
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 individualÂ's knowledge of the equipment.
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.
Preferr! ed Experience:
Three years critical care experience.
Pulmonary function experience.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your experience.
Physical Requirements: Applicants must be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position without hazard to themselves or others. Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
Reference: VA Qualification Standards (Handbook 5005) is available in the local Human Resources Office. http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc/
Additional Requirements/Information
Subject to satisfactory completion of our credentialing process.
Selectee will be presented to a peer review board to determine final grade and salary
Subject to a one year probationary period
Position does not confer competitive status
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional announcements.
Veteran Preference: When applying for Federal jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of DD-214(s) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.) Additionally, veterans with service-connected disability of 10% or more must also submit a copy of their official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying their service-connected disability and/or their receipt of compensation for service-connected disability.
Veterans with service-connected disability of less than 10%, nonservice-connected disability, and Purple Heart recipients, as-well-as those claiming derived preference for a spouse, widow, widower, or natural mother, should refer to and su! bmit a completed SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and required documentation with your application material. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
An incomplete application will receive a rating of IFM (ineligible due to missing forms). Requests for reconsideration will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software or fax transmissions. BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefit package ! that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insur! ance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp OTHER INFORMATION:
Travel and relocation expenses are not authorized
Receive Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have serviced as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees' credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. This is not an entitlement and is at the discretion of the medical center.
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If you were eligible to this occupat! ion, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This occupation starts available on: Tue, 09 Jul 2013 15:43:42 GMT
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