Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: Des Moines Iowa
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is in need of Registered Respiratory Therapist right now, this occupation will be placed in Iowa. For complete informations about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 879273
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.
The VA Central Iowa Health Care System provides a full continuum of care between the Des Moines campus and our Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCÂ's) and is one of the Medical Centers that make up the VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23). Employee selected may be expected to perform duties at other duty sites within VA Central Iowa Health Care System based on the needs of the organization.
Note: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-8. The actual grade at which an 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 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.
VA encourages person! s 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.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must pass pre-employment examination
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required DUTIES:
Work Schedule: Compressed tour - Nights with rotation to days
Duties:
The staff therapist is responsible for providing basic and advance respiratory care services to adult and geriatric patients at VA Central IA Healthcare System. However, it is necessary for the therapist to be knowledgeable regarding the basic treatment of all age groups of patients. The therapist plans, implements and evaluates the effectiveness of respiratory care and must be able to operate a variety of equipment. The incumbent function includes t! he responsibility to act as charge/lead therapist in the absence of supervisory personnel and will have full responsibility to modify the workload to accomplish the assigned duties; reviews, collects and evaluates relevant clinical data; performs both basic and advanced therapeutic procedures for adult and geriatric patients; assist the physician in formulating an appropriate respiratory care plan based upon patient assessments such as lung auscultation, blood pressure measurements, hemodynamics and cardiac output. Preferably can perform polysomnography (PSG) studies. PSG will include patient setup, monitoring multiple physiological data throughout a PSG, troubleshooting PSG equipment, identify and treat sleep related breathing disorders. Have ability to recognize the need for medical intervention if patient safety is at risk. Ability to stage and score sleep studies. The registered therapist will be involved with patient care planning and/or patient care conferences; commu! nicates changes in the Respiratory care plan with other healthcare team! members; provides effective education to patients, family, students, and co-workers as appropriate; performs both fundamental and advance diagnostic procedures including pulse oximetry arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, pulmonary functions, etc; performs emergency (includes Out of OR Airway Management/intubations) and acute respiratory care procedures in accordance with the quality guidelines in the departmental policy and procedural manual; actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities. Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice; and assemble, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on Respiratory Care equipment.
The RRT practices professionally, must be reliable, able to work independently, be self-motivated, is customer service oriented and believes in the VA mission. The RRT is responsible for performing job! duties in accordance with mission, vision, and values of the Central Iowa Healthcare System. Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support certifications are preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
- U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- 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:
(2) 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 198! 2 or (2) American Registry of Inhalation Therapists from 1961 through J! une 1974..
- Proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
Familiarity with Phillips V60 non-invasive ventilation.
Familiarity with Maquet Servo-i invasive ventilation
BCLS certification is required, ACLS preferred
Experience with an electronic patient record system
Experience with PSG studies, including portable home units
Out of OR airway management, including intubations
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
GS-7. None beyond the basic requirements.
GS-8. Candidates must have all of the following:
(1) At least 1 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 c! ontrolled 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 of 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.
(2) Demonstrated knowledge and ability needed to perform complex respiratory! procedures with minimal supervision. Is able to participate with physic! ians and nurses and other staff in planning respiratory treatment, with great reliance on the individualÂ's knowledge of the equipment.
(3) 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.
References: Input applicable VA Handbook 5005 Appendix II-G11.
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 following 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.
Physical Requirements: Heavy Lifting (45 lbs and over); Heavy Carrying (45 lbs and over); Straight Pulling (up to 1 hour); Pushing (1 - 2 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers with good grip; Both hands required; Walking (up to 4 hours); Standing (up to 4 hours); Repeated bending (up to 1 hour); Repeated squatting; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13Â" to 16Â"; Hearing and stethoscope use(aid permitted)]
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questio! nnaire 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 review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.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. BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits 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://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
Receiving 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 served 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.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
If you were eligible to this occupation, please email u! s your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This occupation starts available on: Thu, 09 May 2013 02:52:06 GMT
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