Department of Veterans Affairs
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lyons, New Jersey
Sponsorship not specified$87k-$106kDetected 23 hours ago
Patient Care
About the role
- This Night Shift position is located in the Respiratory Care Unit of the Pulmonary Medicine Section of Medical Service at the Lyons NJ VA Medical Center.
- May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
- Grade Determinations: GS-11 Registered Respiratory Therapist Experience Candidates must possess one year of experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Registered Respiratory Therapy field.
Responsibilities
- Assess and evaluate patients to determine and recommend intervention to develop and implement a plan of care, such as, implementing protocols, intubation, monitoring critical systems and uses advanced modes of ventilation.
- Manage and maintain the airway and ventilation of the patient through the use of appropriate mechanical means.
- Determine and implement complex respiratory care such as protocols, respiratory modalities, bronchoscopy, medications or supplemental oxygen and intubation.
Nice to have
- 1-3 years of Adult Critical Care experience and PFT experience.
- Preferred Experience: 1-3 years of Adult Critical Care experience and PFT experience.
Skills
- AND; Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
Compensation
- $87k-$106k
Visa & Work Authorization
- Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
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