Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is currently interviewing Registered Respiratory Therapist right now, this occupation will be presented in South Dakota. Further informations about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 898247
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Our mission:
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
At the
Sioux Falls VA Health Care System
(SFVAHCS), we strive to hire only the best! Working with and for America's Veterans is a privilege and we pride ourselves on the quality of care we provide. In return for your commitment to quality health care for our nation's Veterans, the VA offers an incomparable benefits package. Located in southeast South Dakota, Sioux Falls is a progressive family-oriented community, with an extremely low crime rate. Four seasons with abundant recreation activities. No state income tax. The SFVAHCS is a teaching hospital providing a full range of pa! tient care service, with state-of-the-art technology as well a! s education and research. Care is provided to eligible veterans in eastern South Dakota, Northwestern Iowa, and Southwestern Minnesota. Comprehensive health care is provided through primary care, tertiary care, and long-term care in the areas of medicine, surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, oncology, dentistry, geriatrics, and transitional care. The SFVAHCS is part of VA Midwest Healthcare System (VISN 23), which includes facilities in Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Every job at the VA impacts the Veterans that we serve. You can be part of that team, helping to make sure that our Veterans receive the top-quality care they deserve.
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but w! e also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to
http://www.vacareers.va.gov/
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
The procedures outlined in AFGE Master Agreement, Article 23, Section 8 will be followed. First consideration will be given to current Sioux Falls VAHCS employees.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
DUTIES:
The Sioux Falls VA Health Care System is currently recruiting for a
Full-time
, Permanent,
Registered Respira! tory Therapist (RRT)
. This position will be located in the Pr! imary and Specialty Medicine Service Line, in the Respiratory Care and Diagnostic Service. The RRT (Inpatient/Outpatient Team member) displays proficiency and performs at a level of excellence, and is responsible for the individual program within the service and serves as a mentor to other staff. The services are performed in accordance with the guidelines established by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), and policies and procedures of the VAHCS. The protocol and procedures are established for the treatment, management, evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. The services include, but are not limited to, the following activities performed under a provider:
The incumbent is responsible for performance of all inpatient/outpatient responsibilities.
Demonstrates knowledge and level of expertise required to perform Respiratory Ca! re and Diagnostic services to care for patients.
Responds to consults for outpatient staff and patient education.
Develops and assures policy and procedures for areas are current and accurate.
The (RRT) will act as a liaison to providers for testing performed, equipment, supplies and request for special services.
The functioning characteristics of commonly used respiratory equipment and accessory devices sufficient to set up, operate, sterilize, and calibrate basic equipment.
Knowledge of standard respiratory drugs (e. g., bronchodilators) including drug action and effects, recommended dosages, and the requirements for administering and storing the drugs.
Possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively perform both basic and advanced therapeutic procedures for adults through their lifespan.
Maintains competency and confidentiality of written, electronic, and verbal patient/employee information, and i! s a mentor in all areas of the clinic.
Delivers respiratory ca! re as needed in the more complex respiratory care procedures.
Works and functions within a safe manner including infection control and operation of equipment.
Participates in the audit of respiratory care and specialty clinic care, recommending changes where indicated.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age related needs of the patients served.
Responsible for monitoring compliance within the clinic area, monitoring outcomes, and development of policies and procedures which comply with VA Directives and Clinical Practice Recommendations.
Interacts effectively with patients, physicians and other members of the health care team.
Recognition of the need for medical intervention if patient safety is at risk.
Safely provides interventions, treatments or medications as described by VAHCS policies, procedures and protocols.
Skill Requirement:
The RRT p! ractices professionally, must be reliable, and be able to work independently and be self-motivated. The RRT is responsible for performing the following job duties in accordance with mission, vision, and values of the VA Health Care System:
Administration of medication to the cardiopulmonary system.
Ventilator support, including maintenance and management of life support systems, and the patient/ventilator interface.
Bronchopulmonary drainage and breathing exercises.
Pulmonary rehabilitation.
CPAP/AutoPAP/BiPAP Therapy.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Rapid Response Team.
Blood gas analysis.
Patient/family education.
In performance of official duties, the employee has regular access to verbal communication, and printed and electronic data and files containing sensitive information which must be protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, as well as other applicable l! aw, regulation and practice.
Work Schedule:
The tou! r of duty for this position varies; and will require flexibility in tours and days of the week; to include day, evening and/or overnights with weekend and holiday rotation. Further discussion of the work schedule for this position will be discussed during the interview process.
Relocation Expenses:
Relocation expenses
are not
authorized for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Basic Requirements:
Citizen of the United States.
Certification: Possess 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:
(a) Having fulfilled the requirements and passed the registry examination administered by the NBRC since 1983, or
(b) 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.
Must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Grade Requirements:
GS-7:
- None beyond the Basic Requirements.
- 1 year of successful experience, related to respiratory therapy, at the GS-7 level or equivalent.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability needed to perform complex respiratory procedures with minimal supervision.
- 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.
! Note:
The full performance level of this vacancy is 08. The! actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 07
to 08. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidateÂ's 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.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Reference: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, [Appendix G11 REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST QUALIFICATION STANDARD],
QUALIFICATION STANDARD
, dated April 15, 2002.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring Veterans a! nd objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected Veterans and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to Veterans who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on Veteran needs.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the followin! g website:
http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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.
Veterans' 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 your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please visit
http://www.fedshi! revets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé 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 question 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.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package.
We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, fax transmissions errors, or any other delays.
You will not be contacted for missing, incomplete or clarification of information relating to your application materials.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
(Failure to comply may be grounds for withdraw! al of an offer of employment or dismissal after appointment)
A! pplicants tentatively selected for certain designated positions may be subject to a random drug screening for illegal drug use. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment.
Applicant is subject to a pre-employment physical examination.
New Appointees will be subject to a background investigation to determine suitability.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service system or are exempt for having to do so under Selective Service law.
Applicants must not be listed on the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Inspector General Sanctions database.
Applicants selected for positions through this announcement may be subject to a one year probationary period.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacati! on, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, 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://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp
.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VET PRO CREDENTIALING:
Individuals selected for positions that have patient care responsibilities are subject to undergoing an electronic credentialing process called VetPro. As part of this process, it will be necessary for you to submit complete information concerning your professional education, training, experience, licensure and certifications using VetPro. The candidate selected will be provided with further information on how to use VetPro.
This job opportunit! y announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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