This assignment is the full performance level. RRTs at this grade level work independently, providing respiratory care in both inpatient and/or outpatient settings. Specific assignments are dependent on facility structure and complexity levels. They use data and patient assessment to establish appropriate plans of care and determine if outcomes are being met.
They consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure the quality of patient care within the area of specialty.
Major Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Collect, review and evaluate relevant clinical data from the medical records, care team, patient and patient's family to ensure appropriate care when indicated. Performing both basic and complex therapeutic procedures for adults and geriatric patients.
Example; perform manual ventilation, insertion of tracheal tubes, using techniques that include interpretation of clinical data, describing and interpreting arterial blood gas values. Apply clinical expertise in such a manner as to upgrade patient care where indicated and assist the provider in formulating an appropriate respiratory care plan based upon patient assessment, history, lung auscultation, chest x-ray, pulse oximetry, etc.
Communicate changes in the respiratory care plan and/or patient status to other health care team members as appropriate. Make recommendations to providers regarding changes in treatment based upon patient observation and diagnostic test values. Perform both fundamental and advanced diagnostic procedures. Performing advanced airway and ventilation management, as well as evaluating the efficacies of therapeutic modalities.
Perform both emergency and acute Respiratory Care procedures in accordance with departmental guidelines and industry standards. Will evaluate and refer patients for evaluation to pulmonary and sleep providers. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: MAY be authorized for highly qualified individuals.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application. 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/.
Megan.noe@va.gov · (724) 285-2259
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $86123 – $111966/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-06.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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