The Atlanta VA Health Care System is recruiting for a Registered Respiratory Therapist for the Specialty Care Section at the VA Medical Center in Atlanta Georgia - Pike CBOC
The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is a health care professional who utilizes the concepts of respiratory care in the management of patients with suspected or known chronic or acute lung disorders and disorders requiring oxygen supplementation. RRTs perform various diagnostic procedures to determine the cardiopulmonary care needs which are performed on the orders of the primary care or specialist physician.
Typical duties include, but are not limited to: Perform basic spirometry, including adequate coaching, recognition of improperly performed maneuvers, corrective actions, and interpretation of test results. Compare and evaluate indications and contraindications for advanced pulmonary function tests (plethysmography, diffusion capacity, esophageal pressure, metabolic testing, and diaphragm stimulation) and be able to recognize normal/abnormal results.
Compare and evaluate the indications and contraindications for sleep studies. Identify and distinguish the indications, contraindications, and general hazards, complications in preparation, performance, and post-care of bronchoscopy procedures. Monitor and evaluate the patient s clinical condition with pulse oximetry, electrocardiogram, exhaled gas analysis, and other related diagnostic devices. Perform arterial sampling for blood analysis.
Develop, administer, and re-evaluate patient care plans according to RCD policy. Complete the assessment through direct contact, chart review, and other means as appropriate and share the information with healthcare team members. Obtain medical, surgical, and family history. Obtain social, behavioral, and occupational history, and other historical information incident to the purpose of the current complaint. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm.
Work Schedule is subject to change based on agency need. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 51665F 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/.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $78972 – $102669/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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