The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Registered Respiratory Therapist. The Registered Respiratory Therapist will function in Medicine Service.
The incumbent demonstrates the proficiency and capacity required to successfully perform the following duties within the scope of Respiratory Care. The duties include but are not limited to: Cardiopulmonary Disease & Diagnostics: a) Understands etiology, anatomy, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of common cardiopulmonary diseases. b) Familiarity and understanding of cardiopulmonary medications.
c) Understanding of medical gas systems, including delivery, and troubleshooting of essential oxygen delivery systems. d) Comprehension of testing procedures utilized in the diagnosis and management of cardiopulmonary disease, including, but not limited to peak flow, bronchodilator administration, forced vital capacity, arterial blood gases (ABG), chest x-ray and pulse oximetry.
Clinical Competence: a) Identifies important information to be obtained prior to performing any respiratory modalities. b) Renders treatment based on the assessed needs of the patient, developing progressive types of respiratory therapy treatment programs c) Demonstrates ability to perform routine vital sign measurements, including heart rate, pulse oximetry, respiratory rate, assessment of respiratory pattern and evidence of dyspnea or hypoxemia.
d) Identifies indications, contraindications and hazards associated with procedures routinely performed in the in-patient respiratory setting including, but not limited to oxygen administration, aerosol administration, pulse oximetry, and ABG puncture.
f) Independently makes recommendations to physicians regarding alternatives or modifications to treatment based on laboratory results, identification of any drug complications or interactions, and the Veteran's response to prescribed treatment. g) Identification of complications or barriers with any respiratory modalities ordered. h) Maintains and troubleshoots equipment, including, but not limited to: Ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP machines, oxygen systems and computer systems.
Reports any equipment issues that cannot be resolved at the user level to the appropriate personnel.
Clinical Practice-Emergency Care: a) Effectively identifies and takes appropriate action when faced with adverse reactions and patient situations that require urgent or emergency management, including, but not limited to: falls, fainting, acute change in mental status, acute change in HR, RR, or blood pressure, extreme shortness of breath, hypoxia, chest pain, cardiac and/or respiratory arrest (CODE BLUE/RAPID RESPONSES) b) Provides cardiopulmonary resuscitation c) Intubates when clinically indicated.
Communication/Documentation: a) Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, families, coworkers, and other staff to provide exemplary care and service. b) Provides accurate, legible, and complete documentation of patient care in the CPRS system and BCMA medication delivery system. c) All paper documentation must be legible and include the patient's name and identifiable patient information.
d) Ensures that all consults and orders are accurate and completed in a timely manner in accordance with department policy. e) Ensures that complications or undesirable responses to treatment are clearly documented with proper notification of the patient's provider. Education: a) Provides patient education related to the respiratory modality. b) Keeps abreast of current trends in respiratory care and effectively applies that information in practice.
c) Attends all required in-services and training sessions. d) Participates in inter-disciplinary meetings, as required, or assigned. Health & Occupational Safety: a) Demonstrates familiarity of critical information related to medical gas systems, including hazards and risks associated with their use and storage. b) Correctly identifies and demonstrates ability to don proper personal protective equipment (PPE) specific to modality given.
c) Always ensures a safe patient environment. This includes but is not limited to keeping patient care areas clean, organized, and free from trip hazards. d) Notifies environmental services when in need of additional cleaning or services, particularly those related to safety, such as spills, full Sharps containers, etc. Organizational Stewardship: a) Plans, provides, and maintains a safe environment for patients, staff, and families.
b) Participates in departmental and organizational improvement activities c) Completes assigned and delegated responsibilities within established time frames. d) Meets Cleveland VA Health Care System time and attendance standards. f) Supports hospital and departmental missions and goals Work Schedule: 6:00pm to 6:30am. Incumbent will work 6-12 hour shifts and 1-8 hour shift every two weeks with alternating weekends and holidays.
Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 95397A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
robert.gallimore@va.gov · (910) 494-1305
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $82934 – $107819/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-02.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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