Overview Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, MO, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional respiratory care to diverse patient populations. This position may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. Essential functions may change from time to time to reflect the current trends within the field of respiratory therapy, and to meet the cardio-pulmonary needs of the patients served. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Responsibilities 1. Reviews, collects and evaluates relevant clinical data. 2. Formulates an appropriate respiratory therapy plan based upon patient assessment. 3. Communicates orally and in writing, changes, adjustments and recommendations with other healthcare team members. 4. Provides effective education and training to patients, students and co-workers as appropriate. 5. Performs both fundamental and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for adult and geriatric patients. Examples include but not limited to: Arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy assistance, pulmonary rehabilitation, endotracheal intubation, oxygen administration etc. 6. Performs emergency and acute respiratory therapy procedures in accordance with hospital and respiratory department guidelines. 7. Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities. 8. Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice. 9. Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on respiratory therapy equipment and technology-based equipment. 10. May serve as therapist-in-charge when assigned and/or in the absence of the Chief of Respiratory Care. 11. Promotes a customer-centered environment, taking personal responsibility for problem solving and effective courteous communication with patients, their families, medical staff, students and co-workers. 12. Provides patient care, which is appropriate to the cultural, cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient. 13. Incumbent will demonstrate the ability to utilize computer-based technologies, software and programs Embrace this opportunity to make a meaningful difference by providing top-tier respiratory therapy services in a vibrant healthcare setting that values your skills and dedication!

Work Schedule :

Nights; 6, 12-hours tours and 1, 8-hour tour

EDRP Authorized:

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact

VISN15EDRP

@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.

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. Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination. 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. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications:

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 as required by 38U.S.C. § 7403(f).

Education:

Individuals must have successfully completed a respiratory care program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (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. 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 from the National Board of Respiratory Care. Registered Respiratory Therapist, GS-11 . (a) Experience, Licensure and Credential.

Candidates must have:

One year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level demonstrating the clinical competencies described at that level. Hold an active license and RRT credential. (b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the requirements above, candidates must demonstrate all the following

KSAs:

i. Ability to collaboratively consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals for complex respiratory care to develop care plans to provide favorable patient outcomes. ii. Skill in evaluating the efficacies of therapeutic modalities. iii. Skill in performing advanced airway and ventilation management.

Reference:

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Pay:

$81,020.00 - $105,331.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person