Registered Respiratory Therapist
MAJOR DUTIES Demonstrated knowledge and ability needed to perform complex respiratory procedures with minimal supervision. Able to participate with physicians and nurses and other staff in planning respiratory treatment, with great reliance on the individual's knowledge of the equipment. 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. Plan and conduct training sessions with respiratory therapy students, hospital staff, patients, and family members. Work Schedule:
TBD - Compressed Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Registered Respiratory Therapist. Has a certificate as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and a registry number, or a certificate from another body which the NBRC recognizes as its credentialing equivalent. This includes registration based on either:
Having fulfilled the requirements and passed the registry examination administered by the NBRC since 1983, or 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 961 through June 1974. Grade Determinations GS-08:
In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must have at least one (1) year of successful experience related to respiratory therapy at the GS-07 level or equivalent. Qualifying experience at this level is work which include duties such as:
Administering assisted and controlled 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. Providing in-service training to others in various specialized areas of respiratory care. References:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G11 Physical Requirements:
Heavy lifting (45lbs or higher), straight pulling, pulling hand over hand, pushing, reaching above shoulders, use of fingers, both hands required, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending, both legs required, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, ability to distinguish basic colors, hearing, use of respirator.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
TBD - Compressed Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Registered Respiratory Therapist. Has a certificate as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and a registry number, or a certificate from another body which the NBRC recognizes as its credentialing equivalent. This includes registration based on either:
Having fulfilled the requirements and passed the registry examination administered by the NBRC since 1983, or 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 961 through June 1974. Grade Determinations GS-08:
In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must have at least one (1) year of successful experience related to respiratory therapy at the GS-07 level or equivalent. Qualifying experience at this level is work which include duties such as:
Administering assisted and controlled 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. Providing in-service training to others in various specialized areas of respiratory care. References:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G11 Physical Requirements:
Heavy lifting (45lbs or higher), straight pulling, pulling hand over hand, pushing, reaching above shoulders, use of fingers, both hands required, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending, both legs required, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, ability to distinguish basic colors, hearing, use of respirator.
- Department:
0601 General Health Science - Salary Range:
$47,899 to $62,269 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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