Assistant Chief Registered Respiratory Therapist

<p>The incumbent serves as a full assistant to the Service Chief, sharing the complete range of delegated managerial responsibilities. In the absence of the Service Chief, the Supervisory RRT assumes the role of Acting Service Chief. The Assistant Chief supports departmental functions under the direction of the Service Chief, and exercises significant authority in decision-making affecting staff and resources, demonstrating a high degree of autonomy and independent judgment.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Duties include, but are not limited to: Aids in the development and regular review of policies and procedures; ensures that this program remains in compliance with existing VA policy and regulations and TJC standards. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of all the program activities through standard and innovative techniques. Assists in the expansion of department activities wherever necessary to improve patient care. Disseminates and gathers information through regular staff meetings with department staff regarding improvement of patient care, with emphasis on responsibility and accountability. Maintains statistical and patient data. Monitors individual performance standards and assists in retrospective audits. Skilled in recommending improvement to operations based on evaluation of data. Serves as liaison between the department and its clinical consumers (i.e., nursing service, administration and other support services). Assists with the formulation and evaluation of equipment needs, preventive maintenance and organization of expendable and non-expendable equipment and supplies related to the program. Monitors staff educational needs and performs annual competency assessments for staff. Makes program changes within allowable costs and established policies. Assists the Home Oxygen Coordinator with the operation of the Home Oxygen Program and Special Pulmonary/ Bronchoscopy Procedures or patient care when needed. Maintains Arterial Blood Gas Machinery per TJC standards. Communicates with lead respiratory therapist to communicate department needs and changes. Organizes work, delegates tasks, evaluates performance, manages fiscal matters and meets multiple deadline. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, variable Compressed/Flexible: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 0000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.<h3>Education</h3>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/.