Registered Respiratory Therapist Supervisor (RRT)

<p>The Supervisor of Respiratory Care, RRT Montana VA Health Care System has expert knowledge of respiratory therapy methods, equipment, and procedures. The RRT supervisor plans and assists in the establishment of a completely integrated respiratory care program, recommends improvements based on evaluation of facility operations, supervises and manages subordinate employees in Respiratory Care section.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>As Supervisory Registered Respiratory Therapist, the incumbent provides leadership for Cardiopulmonary personnel and has full responsibility for supervising inpatient respiratory therapists, which encompasses all cardio operations. Assists in planning, organizing, staffing, and decision making. Assures implementation of all policies and procedures. Updates policy and procedure manuals as needed. Responsible for preparing requests for filling vacancies in personnel necessary to meet staffing requirements through proper channels. Responsible for filling out proper paperwork, obtaining quotes, demonstrating equipment to add or update essential equipment. Participates in the training of cardiopulmonary staff, medical students, and other medical center personnel and patients. Provides care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned area (i.e. adult and geriatric patient populations). Knowledge of human growth and development; Ability to assess and interpret age specific data and provide age specific care; Communicate with skills necessary to interpret age specific response to treatment; Ability to involve family/significant others in decision making related to plan of care. The knowledge, abilities, and skills needed to provide such care will be refined through continuing education, training, and experience. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to complete the duties of the position including that necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Such knowledge and skills are identified in the Competence Assessment Checklist of position and include knowledge and skills in: - Communication and interpersonal relations including the ability to appropriately and courteously relate to internal and external customers. - Maintenance of confidentiality of patients/employee information, electronic and printed. - The Medical Center performance improvement program. - How to work and function in the Medical Center in a safe manner including infection control and the correct operation of equipment. Participates in any committee as deem necessary by the Supervisor Cardiopulmonary Section and/or Associate Chief of Staff - Acute Care and Specialty Service. Ensures all Joint Commission Standards and CAP Standards are followed which include Fire Safety, Infection Control, Blood Borne Pathogens, Chemical Hazards, CPR, education documentation, patient confidentiality, employee orientation, and employee competency. Assists the staff with clinical duties when workloads are high and/or staffing is low. This includes inpatient respiratory care, outpatient clinics, pulmonary function, and cardiology services. Work Schedule: 7:00 AM-3:30 PM Monday-Friday Compressed/Flexible: May be available for a well qualified candidate Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 513730 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not available 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).<h3>Education</h3>IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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/.