Registered Respiratory Therapist

Department of Veterans Affairs

The Registered Respiratory Therapist is located at the Kernersville VA Healthcare Center, Kernersville, North Carolina. The incumbent demonstrates the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the following duties within the scope of Respiratory Care.

• Duties of the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) includes but not limited to: Perform basic spirometry, including adequate coaching, recognition of improperly performed maneuvers, corrective actions, and interpretation of test results. Compare and evaluate indications and contraindications for advanced pulmonary function tests (plethysmography, diffusion capacity, esophageal pressure, metabolic testing, and diaphragm stimulation) and be able to recognize normal/abnormal results. Compare and evaluate the indications and contraindications for sleep studies. Identify and distinguish the indications, contraindications, and general hazards, complications in preparation, performance, and post care of bronchoscopic procedures. Monitor and evaluate the patient's clinical condition with pulse oximetry, electrocardiogram, exhaled gas analysis, and other related diagnostic devices. Understand the etiology, anatomy, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases (e.g., asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and comorbidities. Develop, administer, evaluate, and modify respiratory care plans in the acute-care setting, using evidence-based medicine, protocols, and clinical practice guidelines. Develop, administer, and re-evaluate patient care plans to Area III: Evidence-Based Medicine and Respiratory Care Protocols. Explain the use of evidence-based medicine in the development and application of hospital- based respiratory care protocols. Evaluate and treat patients in a variety of settings, using the appropriate respiratory care protocols. Complete the assessment through direct contact, chart review, and other means as appropriate and share the information with healthcare team members. Obtain social, behavioral, and occupational history, and other historical information incident to the purpose of the current complaint. Review and interpret pulmonary function studies (spirometry) and pulse oximetry. Review and interpret arterial blood gases, electrolytes, complete blood cell count, and related laboratory tests. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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