Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist

The Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing basic and advanced Respiratory services to adult and geriatric patients at the Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System Medical Center located in Little Rock, Arkansas. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The duties of the Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist include, but not limited to: Collects, reviews, and evaluates relevant clinical data from the medical records, care team, patient and patient's family to ensure appropriate care when indicated. Performs both basic and complex therapeutic procedures for adults and geriatric patients. Example: monitoring patients receiving mechanical ventilation, using techniques that include interpretation of clinical data, describing and interpreting arterial blood gas values and acid base balance. Applies clinical expertise in such a manner as to upgrade patient care where indicated and assist the provider in formulating an appropriate respiratory care plan based upon patient assessment, history, lunch auscultation, chest x-ray, pulse oximetry, etc. Communicates changes in the respiratory care plan and/or patient status to other health care team members as appropriate. Additionally, will make recommendations to providers regarding changes in treatment based upon patient observation and diagnostic test values. Provides effective and relevant education to the patient, family, students, and facility staff when appropriate. Performs both fundamental and advanced diagnostic procedures. Performs both emergency and acute Respiratory Care procedures in accordance with departmental guidelines and industry standards. Participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital organizational performance improvement. Complies with all medical center policies and procedures regarding safety practices and demonstrates working knowledge of the appropriate safety protocols. Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice. Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on respiratory care equipment. Participates in in-service education pertaining to respiratory therapy, maintaining a close relationship with other disciplines and students who may rotate through the health care facility. Assigns duties and responsibilities to staff. Provide coverage in those areas that require continuous respiratory presence (ICU, ER, etc.) when the assigned staff are on breaks or lunch or must leave for any reason. Monitors supplies within the department and orders supplies as needed; utilizing VA systems to request repair and replacement of equipment through Information technology and Biomedical departments to ensure proper and timely replacement of supplies and/or repair of broken equipment and devices. Work Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30am - 6:00pm; Depending on staffing needs and occasional weekend coverage. Schedule subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 598-01104-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : 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. English Language Proficiency: RTs/RRTs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Education: Individuals must have successfully completed a respiratory care program accredited by the CoARC or its successor. Licensure: Persons appointed or reassigned to RRT positions in the GS-0601 series must possess and maintain for the duration of employment a full, current and unrestricted license from a state to practice as an RRT. Credential: Persons appointed or reassigned to RRT positions in t

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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) consists of two inpatient campuses located at Little Rock and North Little Rock, Arkansas. Little Rock is the capital city of Arkansas, located in the central part of the state. Little Rock has earned a reputation among history buffs, foodies and art lovers as an exciting place to live. Residents can spend their weekend exploring the historic Arkansas State Capitol, wandering through the Arkansas Art Center or enjoying, the beautiful Ozark Mountains.