Registered Respiratory Therapist Supervisor (RRT)
What you'd do
The Supervisor of Respiratory Care, RRT Montana VA Health Care System has expert knowledge of respiratory therapy methods, equipment, and procedures. The RRT supervisor plans and assists in the establishment of a completely integrated respiratory care program, recommends improvements based on evaluation of facility operations, supervises and manages subordinate employees in Respiratory Care section.
Major duties
As Supervisory Registered Respiratory Therapist, the incumbent provides leadership for Cardiopulmonary personnel and has full responsibility for supervising inpatient respiratory therapists, which encompasses all cardio operations. Assists in planning, organizing, staffing, and decision making. Assures implementation of all policies and procedures. Updates policy and procedure manuals as needed. Responsible for preparing requests for filling vacancies in personnel necessary to meet staffing requirements through proper channels. Responsible for filling out proper paperwork, obtaining quotes, demonstrating equipment to add or update essential equipment. Participates in the training of cardiopulmonary staff, medical students, and other medical center personnel and patients. Provides care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned area (i.e. adult and geriatric patient populations). Knowledge of human growth and development; Ability to assess and interpret age specific data and provide age specific care; Communicate with skills necessary to interpret age specific response to treatment; Ability to involve family/significant others in decision making related to plan of care. The knowledge, abilities, and skills needed to provide such care will be refined through continuing education, training, and experience. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to complete the duties of the position including that necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Such knowledge and skills are identified in the Competence Assessment Checklist of position and include knowledge and skills in: - Communication and interpersonal relations including the ability to appropriately and courteously relate to internal and external customers. - Maintenance of confidentiality of patients/employee information, electronic and printed. - The Medical Center performance improvement program. - How to work and function in the Medical Center in a safe manner including infection control and the correct operation of equipment. Participates in any committee as deem necessary by the Supervisor Cardiopulmonary Section and/or Associate Chief of Staff - Acute Care and Specialty Service. Ensures all Joint Commission Standards and CAP Standards are followed which include Fire Safety, Infection Control, Blood Borne Pathogens, Chemical Hazards, CPR, education documentation, patient confidentiality, employee orientation, and employee competency. Assists the staff with clinical duties when workloads are high and/or staffing is low. This includes inpatient respiratory care, outpatient clinics, pulmonary function, and cardiology services. Work Schedule: 7:00 AM-3:30 PM Monday-Friday Compressed/Flexible: May be available for a well qualified candidate Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 513730 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not available Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
What you need to qualify
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. 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 the GS-0601 series must possess and maintain for the duration of employment a valid, current, unrestricted credential of RRT. Grade Determinations: Supervisory Registered Respiratory Therapist, GS-13.Experience, Licensure and Credential. Candidates must: Have one year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level demonstrating the clinical competencies described at that level. Hold an active license and RRT credential. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the requirements above, candidates must demonstrate all the following KSAs: Ability to supervise employees. Ability to assist in establishing a completely integrated program. Skill in recommending improvements to operations, including new and emerging procedures based on evaluation of data. Ability to forecast resource needs and to manage fiscal matters. Skill in problem solving including conflict resolution. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying levels of background. Knowledge of complex and non-standard examinations, treatments, procedures and techniques. Preferred Experience: The Supervisor of Respiratory Care, RRT Montana VA Health Care System has expert knowledge of respiratory therapy methods, equipment, and procedures. The RRT supervisor plans and assists in the establishment of a completely integrated respiratory care program, recommends improvements based on evaluation of facility operations, supervises and manages subordinate employees in Respiratory Care section , onboards and separates subordinate employees in coordination with the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) , and manages the fiscal aspects of the respiratory department. The RRT Supervisor can organize work, delegate tasks, evaluate performance, assist in managing fiscal matters, and meet multiple deadlines. The RRT Supervisor can establish and monitor standards and priorities for production and patient care and recommends improvements to operations based on evaluation of data. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is 13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 13. Physical Requirements: References: The incumbent must be able to perform all activities of the position without restriction: a. Sight-corrected to 20/20 vision b. Lifting 30 lbs. c. Pushing 65lbs. d. Stooping e. Bending f. Prolonged standing and walking g. Two hands with good dexterity h. The physical requirements vary with work assignments. i. Understands and practices safety procedures j. Use of aseptic techniques and required personal protective equipment (PPE) when working with patients in isolation. Work is primarily performed in patient care areas, in-patient and outpatient. Extensive interaction with patients, staff, physicians, family members, and visitors is involved. Moving equipment and supplies, lifting, bending, stooping, and possible exposure to body fluid is involved.
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