Registered Respiratory Therapist

<p>Pulmonary services are under the Specialty Medicine Service Line at the Fargo VA Health Care System. Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) provide inpatient and outpatient services to all patient care areas. The RRT is aware of the strategic plan and functions as an integral member of the organization. They plan, organize, and coordinate services while assisting the Supervisory RRT with process improvement.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Major duties include but are not limited to: Maintain ACLS and BLS certifications as outlined in VHA Directive 1177. Maintain level 2 provider NORAM status as outlined in VHA Directive 1157 and local HR-45.SOP.1157(1) (437-123). Initiate invasive and non-invasive ventilation modalities. Manage maintenance and weaning strategies via patient assessment and blood gas collection/analysis. Initiate RT driven protocols to determine appropriate therapy for medication management, lung expansion, pulmonary hygiene, oxygen therapy, and ventilation. Document in electronic medical records such as the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS), Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA), IntelliSpace Critical Care and Anesthesia (ICCA) accurately and promptly. Knowledge and skill in outpatient respiratory testing and therapies such as home ventilation devices, pulmonary function tests, nocturnal desaturation or apnea studies, chronic respiratory disease management and education. Consistent with safe equipment and practice standards to include reprocessing of reusable medical equipment. Work Schedule: 7:00pm to 7:00am Monday, Wednesday, Friday with every other Thursday or 6:45am to 7:15pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday with every other Monday 6:45am to 3:15pm. There are two positions available, one for each schedule. Schedules will be discussed during the interview, and once one position is filled, only the remaining schedule will be available. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:000000 Relocation 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/.