Respiratory Therapist

Quick Facts

• Provides respiratory care to adult and pediatric patients with acute or chronic cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Works across emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings.
• Performs assessments, diagnostic testing, therapeutic procedures, and care plan development under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services.

Description

Provide comprehensive respiratory therapy services for patients with acute or chronic cardiopulmonary conditions. Assess patients, perform diagnostic testing and therapeutic treatments, and develop and adjust treatment plans with clinical providers. Serve as a clinical resource by educating staff and patients, maintaining respiratory equipment, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care, diagnostic testing, and therapeutic treatments for adult and pediatric patients.
• Assess patients, perform respiratory procedures and diagnostic tests, monitor patient progress, and adjust treatment plans.
• Educate patients and healthcare staff on respiratory treatments, equipment use, and breathing techniques.
• Maintain respiratory therapy equipment and records by ensuring equipment functionality and documenting patient care.
• Support quality patient care through accurate documentation and staff education.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must successfully pass an E-Verify employment verification check.
• Federal background investigation required as a condition of employment.
• Complete background investigation forms within 5 calendar days of issuance.
• Financial suitability review required; maintain financial responsibility and good standing with creditors.
• Meet GS-07 or GS-08 minimum qualifications based on specialized experience and/or directly related graduate education.

Benefits

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