Supervisory Registered Respiratory Therapist

<p>The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Supervisor will be responsible for the day-to- day function of the Respiratory Therapy department including but not limited to staffing, workload, competency, equipment & stock, etc. while ensuring regulatory guidelines are met. This position is in the Pulmonary Section of the Medical Service in the Robley Rex VA Medical Center.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Respiratory Therapy Supervisor will ensure the day-to-day function of the Respiratory Therapy Department. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Manage and supervise the Respiratory Therapy Department which includes, at a minimum, assigning and evaluating the work of subordinate staff. Resolving problems which may interfere with patient examination or treatment. Evaluating new procedures, products, and equipment. Reviewing and recommending new and emerging procedures. Providing instruction and training to new staff. Interviewing candidates for positions, recommending selections, advancements, and promotions. Taking disciplinary action when necessary; providing guidance in more complex and non­standard cases. Conduct audits of inpatient and outpatient records to ensure appropriate documentation of plan of care, assessments, therapy, procedures, clinical outcomes, and patient safety. Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs. Assist in determining quality assurance and compliance data to be collected. Skill to collect and review relevant clinical data and make recommendations regarding changes in therapy based on patient observation and relevant data. Performance with emergency and acute Respiratory Care procedures in both the inpatient and outpatient setting in accordance with departmental guidelines, protocols, and industry standards. Attend professional meetings and development events, when needed. Monitor the technical and clinical competence of all personnel working in the department through appropriate training. Evaluate the effectiveness of new procedures and equipment Work Schedule: Varies tours available. Compressed/Flexible: Yes Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 41039-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. 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). 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>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/.