Registered Respiratory Therapist Supervisor

<p>The Supervisory Registered Respiratory Therapist has expert knowledge of respiratory therapy methods, equipment, and procedures. The incumbent 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, and manages the fiscal aspects of the functions supervised.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Duties to included but not limited to the following: 1. Manages and supervises all aspects of in-patient respiratory care including clinical practice, program management, education, human resources management, and the supervision of the service. 2. Supervises, assists, and advises all respiratory staff members which includes, at a minimum, assigning and evaluating the work of the staff, managing staff schedules, and approving leave requests. 3. Recommends and implements changes in organization or work assignments and responsibilities to improve work, services, and job satisfaction. 4. Assumes responsibility that respiratory care services will be delivered to patients on a 24-hour basis, 7 days a week if applicable. 5. Assesses and evaluates staff qualifications and competency upon employment and on an ongoing basis. 6. Supervises the care and maintenance of respiratory therapy equipment. Maintains current inventory of all equipment utilized, assumes responsibility of care and procurement of same. Determines safety and efficiency of equipment using medical center safety policies and OSHA as a reference. 7. Collaborates with Biomedical Engineering to establish procedures for control of medical equipment. 8. Assumes responsibility for implementation of infection control measures in respiratory care and pulmonary function testing areas. 9. Maintains interdepartmental relations with other services to accomplish medical center goals, coordinates and assists in resolving issues. 10. Resolves problems which may interfere with patient examination or treatment. 11 . Reviews and recommends new and emerging equipment and procedures. 12. Provides instruction and training to new staff. 13. Oversees staff development, learning, and competency training. Ensures employees complete all requires Medical Center education and training. 14. With the Director of Patient Care Services, Chief of Staff, and Office of Education and Staff Development, plans, coordinates, and implements pertinent education programs for nursing personnel as needed. 15. Interviews candidates for positions, recommends selection, advance advancements, and promotions; takes disciplinary action when necessary. 16. Provides guidance in more complicated and non-standard cases. Reviews, collects, and evaluates relevant clinical data. 17. Formulates an appropriate respiratory therapy plan based upon patient assessment. 18. Communicates orally and in writing, changes, adjustments, and recommendations with other healthcare team members. 19. Provides effective education and training to patients, students, and co-workers as appropriate. 20. Performs both fundamental and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for adult and geriatric patients. Examples include but not limited to: Arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy assistance, pulmonary rehabilitation, endotracheal intubation, oxygen administration etc. 21. Performs emergency and acute respiratory therapy procedures in accordance with hospital and respiratory department guidelines. 22. Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities. 23. Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice. Work Schedule: To be determined; discussion of tour/schedule will be during the interview Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 09837-F 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. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.<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/.