Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist – Sleep Disorders

Summary

The Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist functions within the Outpatient Sleep section of Medicine Service. The Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist works in the Outpatient Respiratory Therapy Clinics and Polysomnography Laboratories.

Duties

• Clinical Competence Maintains the RPSGT or SDS credential.
• Demonstrated skill in performing and analyzing diagnostic and complex polysomnography studies, including preparing, analyzing and interpreting data from sleep and positive airway monitoring platforms.
• Knowledge and ability to perform EEG monitoring, EtCO2 monitoring, ASV/AVAPS titration, Inspire and other pertinent job competencies and functions.
• Demonstrated skill in calibrating and troubleshooting polysomnography lab equipment and positive pressure airway devices.
• Skill in training and competency verification of both RRTs and MITs assigned to the Outpatient RT Clinics and Sleep Laboratories.
• Skill in maintaining Sleep Lab records and reports.
• Assists with the development of operating procedures and competency testing related to procedures performed in the Sleep Laboratories and PAP Clinics.
• Proactively anticipates patient and/or lab issues and takes steps to mitigate problems.
• Organizes day-to-day laboratory functions, including equipment, supplies, MIT staff assignments and training.
• Reviews staff work for training and consistency oversight.
• Shares responsibility for administrative oversight in the absence of the Supervisor, Outpatient Respiratory Therapy/Polysomnography, with the RRT Lead, PAP Clinics/Sleep.
• Assists the Supervisor, Outpatient Respiratory Therapy/Polysomnography with performance improvement projects, as requested.
• Effectively identifies and takes appropriate actions when faced with adverse clinical situations requiring urgent/emergent management.
• Other duties within the scope of the RRT/RPSGT's practice and licensure.
• Communication/Documentation Communicates effectively, respectfully and professionally with patients, families, caregivers, coworkers, other healthcare providers, and other staff to provide exemplary care and customer service.
• Collaborates with patients, families, caregivers and other members of the healthcare team to facilitate patient care, testing and appointment needs.
• Completely and accurately documents testing, treatment and interventions, including patient assessments, response to treatment, equipment/supplies issued, education completed and recommendations or follow-up in the patient's medical record, ensuring teach-back of critical information.
• Identifies appropriate personnel to notify in patient records via co-signature option, as appropriate.
• Ensures that complications or undesirable responses to treatments/interventions/testing are clearly documented, with notification to patient's provider, when appropriate.
• Enters patient safety reports and completes department tracking logs, as needed.
• Ensures orders are completed in a timely manner in accordance with established department, Service, Medical Center and VISN policies or directives, as measured by audit.
• Responds to secure messages and/or voicemails accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensures leave requests are entered in a timely manner in accordance with established hospital and Medical Center guidelines.
• Provides patient education pertinent to the area(s) to which the incumbent is assigned, including the risks/hazards of any testing performed, indications/care & maintenance of issued equipment and supplies, ensuring patient understanding as evidenced by adequate teach-back of critical information.
• Keeps abreast of current trends in Respiratory Therapy and Sleep Disorders and applies new information to practice.
• Completes all self-paced learning sessions (i.e.: TMS) in a timely manner and in accordance with department and Medical Center guidelines.
• Attends mandatory in-services, meetings and training sessions, in accordance with department guidelines.
• Health & Occupational Safety Demonstrates knowledge of critical information related to oxygen (and other medical gases, as appropriate) use, safety, and storage.
• Correctly identifies what PPE is required based on isolation precautions.
• Correctly dons and doffs PPE in accordance with established Infection Control procedures and guidance.
• Ensures a safe patient environment at all times.
• Notifies environmental services when in need of cleaning or when additional services are required.
• Enters work orders for all items requiring Engineering assistance.
• Work Schedule: Monday
• 3:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 95336-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

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/.

Required Documents

• To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
• Resume (when listing previous employment please include month, year and hours worked). NOTE: The 2-page
• Resume requirement does not apply to this position. Educational transcripts (must list conferred date and awarded degree)
• Your most recent
• SF-50 that shows title, series, and grade. Special Note for
• Applications: To complete your application, please use the following link https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume
• This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted 'Resume' document upload field.
• Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field.
• The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position.
• Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former
• Federal employees), etc. Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (Schedule A) Disability Letter (VA) License Resume
• Over 2-pages Other (2) Other (3) Performance Appraisal Professional Certification
• Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible
• Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire.
• You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.).
• If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation.
• Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.
• Documentation is required to award preference.
• For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets
• Veterans' Preference. Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.