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Major Duties as Assigned, but not limited to:

• Respiratory Therapist, GS-05 - This is a temporary, developmental, entry level position. Respiratory Therapists at this level perform basic therapeutic modalities in all areas of respiratory care under close clinical supervision by an RRT at the full performance level or higher.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist, GS-07 - This is a developmental, entry level position, less than 1 year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Respiratory Therapists at this grade level will be responsible for following assignments with minimal clinical supervision from an RRT at the full performance level or higher in both inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist, GS-09 - This is a developmental performance level (more than 1 year, less than 2 years). Respiratory Therapists at this grade level perform under general guidance. The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing basic and advanced Respiratory services to adult and geriatric patients at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center, Wyoming VA Clinic, however the therapist must be knowledgeable regarding the basic treatment of all age groups. The Therapist plans, implements and evaluates the effectiveness of respiratory care procedures.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist, GS-11 - The full performance level of RRTs at this grade level work independently providing basic and advanced respiratory care in both inpatient and/or outpatient settings. The Registered Respiratory Therapist plans, implements and evaluates the effectiveness of respiratory care procedures. The specific assignments are dependent on facility structure and complexity levels. There are several assignment areas at the full performance level including inpatient, pulmonary function, bronchoscopy, outpatient services and home oxygen. In addition to the assigned duties listed in the 0601-05, 0601-7 and 0601-9 functional statements, services are rendered in collaboration with the ordering provider, either by specific orders, policy or established protocol. These functions and responsibilities are supported by education and administrative oversight. Periodically specific functions may change. Staff may be assigned Inpatient, Pulmonary Function, Respiratory Clinics or Home Oxygen duties depending on their location and tour.

Inpatient Specific Responsibilities (All Respiratory Staff)

• Incumbent will have a great deal of independence in the performance of their duties.
• Incumbent reviews, collects and evaluates relevant clinical data from the medical record and patient assessment to establish appropriate plan of care and determine if outcomes are being met. RRTs determine and implement complex respiratory care such as protocols, respiratory modalities, bronchoscopy, medications or supplemental oxygen and intubation.
• Incumbent 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.

Pulmonary Function Specific Responsibilities

• Incumbent performs basic spirometry, pre/post bronchodilator spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion, plethysmography, and MIPs/MEPs in the lab or at bedside, including adequate coaching, recognition of improperly performed maneuvers, corrective actions, and interpretation of test results.
• Incumbent compares and evaluates indications and contraindications for advanced pulmonary function tests (plethysmography, diffusion capacity) and recognizes normal/abnormal results
• Incumbent calculates, notes, and reports all pulmonary function parameters for physician interpretation.

Respiratory/PAP Clinic Duties

• Provides education to patients/families/care providers relating to the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary disease and obstructive sleep apnea.
• Provides instruction to patients/families/caregivers on use and maintenance of home respiratory equipment: home ventilators, nebulizer and compressors, PAP units and other home respiratory therapy modalities.
• Responds to patient calls related to home respiratory care.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 941100/941110/941120/941130

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized