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As part of the WPBVA Respiratory Therapy Health Care Team the night shift Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist provides direct supervision to at least three full-time respiratory therapists performing routine and/or emergency respiratory therapy procedures and other clinical respiratory duties at the WPB Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The incumbent performs as a night shift lead and has direct responsibility for motivation and supervision of staff, evaluation of clinical activities.
Learn more about this agency11/19/2024 to 11/27/2024
$92,619 - $120,401 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
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No
Not required
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Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
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CBTC-12613212-25-KLJ
819756600
This vacancy announcement is opened to US citizens. Federal Employees may apply to the internal announcement, CBTC-12613213-25-KLJ. There is no need to apply to both announcements.
Duties are, but not limited to:
1. Provides direct shift supervision of all subordinate employees to ensure appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care is provided.
2. Responsible for directing and/or modifying the scheduling of staff shift assignments for routine and/or urgent respiratory and pulmonary procedures.
3. Records and maintains patient and procedures data and associated departmental records for statistical purposes.
4. Regularly monitors condition of respiratory equipment and is responsible for recommending necessary repair or replacement.
5. Evaluates effectiveness/appropriateness of clinical/diagnostic activities and staff performance and makes recommendations for improvement.
6. Teaches and evaluates techniques, procedures and equipment use.
7. Regularly (night/evening shift) monitors quality control, ensures staff compliance with physician orders, patient education, and departmental policies and procedures.
8. Monitors day-to-day functioning of equipment and equipment needs.
9. Assists with purchasing supplies and equipment, and provides input, when requested, to all major decision making and program changes.
10. Ensures that all respiratory care patient activities are properly documented in the clinical record and department workload records, and where/when necessary, coach's staff on appropriate corrective actions (monitors every shift).
11. Provides periodic workload and utilization reports (at least two/yr).
12. Initiates performance improvement action plans as directed by the Chief and follows through until completion.
13. Proactively identifies problems, recommends, and as directed, implements effective solutions in a timely manner (within in two weeks).
14. Assists in the orientation and training of new staff and provides clinical instruction to other members.
15. Keeps staff therapists informed of matters that affect them and has the authority to authorize overtime and enlist additional therapist support.
16. Assists the Assistant supervisor in preparing the 24/7 staff work schedule.
17. Makes recommendations for promotion, special advancements, reassignments, awards, and when appropriate disciplinary action of subordinate staff therapists.
18. Participates in the orientation program for new employees.
19. Provides input into the development and evaluation of patient care standards.
20. Provides respiratory care consults for requesting medical staff by performing patient care assessments.
21. Administers oxygen and other gas therapy; humidity therapy; and aerosol therapy; as specified by a physician's order.
22. Performs Bronchopulmonary Hygiene Therapy including, IPV, Cough Assist, Chest Physical Therapy (CPT) to assist broncho-pulmonary drainage and assists patients in performing hyperinflation-breathing exercises using Incentive Spirometry, EzPAP, and similar devices.
23. Monitors patient's physiological responses, i.e., vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes to therapy and documents results/evaluation in the appropriate medical record.
24. Performs arterial puncture (radial, or brachial) to obtain specimen for arterial blood gas analysis, analyzing values using the iSTAT machine or sends specimen to lab in a timely manner. May also perform STAT ECG's and provides ECG support during off-tours and when the Heart Station is closed.
25. Administers respiratory medications (e.g. bronchodilators, pentamidine, nitric oxide) and collects respiratory specimens (e.g. sputum) per doctor's order and in accordance with department policy.
26. Provides emergency airway management to include endotracheal intubations, CPR, and manual ventilation.
27. Initiates, monitors, and manages complex respiratory care devices such as mechanical ventilators, metabolic monitors, Bronchoscopy systems, CPAP/BiPAP, Sleep lab.
28. Monitor Sleep lab procedure during the sleep study physician.
29. Inspects and tests respiratory care equipment to ensure equipment is functioning properly.
30. Provides support when assigned for various pulmonary section programs, e.g.: Bronchoscopy Suite, Home Oxygen Therapy, Pulmonary Clinic, and Consult Services.
31. Performs routine trach changes, including upsizing and downsizing per physician order.
32. Provides training to patient and/or caregiver on use of home nebulizer, portable suction machines and other devices for respiratory home care.
33. Provides accurate and timely documentation of ALL procedures and therapy in the appropriate medical record, e.g. BCMA, CPRS.
Work Schedule: Monday through Sunday from 12:00 am to 8:00 am. OR 8 hour shift for 5 nights with rotating weekends.
Telework: Not available
Functional Statement #: 41637F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
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/.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/27/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12613212.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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