Registered Respiratory Therapist Pulmonary

The primary responsibilities and functions performed by the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)/ Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) or Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) in the Long Beach VAHCS encompass diagnostic evaluation, assessment, and provision of patient care services to both inpatients and outpatients. This includes patient instruction, testing, equipment/computer setup and interface, troubleshooting, and preliminary interpretation.

The major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Perform diagnostic evaluation including Spirometry before and after bronchodilators, Lung Volume Determinations, Diffusing Capacity Determination, Slow Vital Capacity measurement, Maximum Voluntary Ventilation, and measurement of Airway Resistance and Conductance, arterial blood gas interpretation - this includes patient instruction, testing, equipment/computer setup and interface, troubleshooting, and preliminary interpretation. Monitor and evaluate patient performance during procedures and evaluates' response to PFT and recommends changes based on information obtained. Provide patient with clear, concise instructions and coach the patient to achieve the best, reproducible results. Plan, provide, and maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and families. Provide consult service at the request of nursing staff or physician. Provide recommendations to the physician based on assessment/evaluation of patient. Maintain knowledge of emergency airway management, pulmonary pharmacology, and oxygen administration. Recognize changes in patients' condition and responds appropriately and communicates with other members of the healthcare team when changes in condition occur. Ensure equipment and supplies are available for use. Participate in evaluation of new equipment and services. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, monitors compliance within the PFT clinic area. Resolve technical work problems with the aid of references, such as manuals, troubleshooting guides, and other reference sources. Provide accurate, legible, and complete documentation of patient care delivered and response to therapy. Act as liaison to providers for testing performed, equipment, supplies and requests for special services. Recommend changes in the PFT Lab to improve services and patient care. Assist with completion of department paperwork. Assist in planning and implementing effective educational programs for in-services, orientation, continuing education, and other personnel training in the PFT Lab. Provide additional, non-traditional services as determined by LBHCS and department needs per supervisor. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 6:00am - 3:30pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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. Must pass pre-employment physical 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. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.