Registered Respiratory Therapist- Program Coordinator- Home Oxygen

Department of Veterans Affairs

The Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT/Home Oxygen Coordinator plans both clinical and administrative work to achieve goals within the home oxygen program. They recommend organizational changes within allowable costs and policies to enhance care efficiency. Recognizing staff respiratory therapists' needs, they autonomously recommend plans to meet operational needs within the home oxygen program and manage all aspects of the program across various VA sites.

• Duties Include, but limited to: The RRT/Home Oxygen Coordinator plans both clinical and administrative work to achieve goals within the home oxygen program. They recommend organizational changes within allowable costs and policies to enhance care efficiency. Recognizing staff respiratory therapists' needs, they autonomously recommend plans to meet operational needs within the home oxygen program and manage all aspects of the program across various VA sites. The coordinator provides clinical information for prescribing providers, ensures that patients receive education on the use of home oxygen by clinical staff or contracted vendors, and follows up with new patients within three months to confirm continued adherence to criteria for home oxygen therapy. They document adverse events in the electronic health record, report incidents to the VA medical facility Director and Patient Safety Manager and participate in local and VISN Home Oxygen Committees. Monitoring the home oxygen program, the coordinator ensures timely and effective care, communicates concerns, and conducts quality assurance activities. They provide coordinated care for traveling veterans, alert vendors about high-risk patients, and recommend enhancements in services and equipment quality. Additionally, they participate in organizational committees, develop and update policies, and engage in performance improvement and research initiatives. Their responsibilities extend to outpatient respiratory programs, maintaining an arterial blood gas program, and coordinating with VA prosthetics and other providers. The coordinator handles various respiratory-related procedures, reviews records to control costs, and coordinates home mechanical ventilation care. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 4pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 81943F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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