USAJOBS · 3 months ago
Supervisory Respiratory Therapist
Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$62K/yr - $81K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Supervisory Respiratory Therapist at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. The role involves overseeing subordinates, performing breathing treatments, managing respiratory therapy equipment, and ensuring compliance with accreditation guidelines.
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Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The Supervisory Respiratory Therapist (SRT) serves as the primary trainer and technical leader for respiratory procedures within the Pulmonary Clinic
Responsible for the comprehensive management of all pulmonary and respiratory equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and availability to support patient care
Serves as Supervisory Respiratory Therapist by planning and prioritizing subordinates' work, setting short-term goals, and preparing schedules to ensure task completion
Provide advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on work and administrative matters, ensuring they complete assigned duties promptly and satisfactorily
Serves as the primary procedural assistant to the physician and pulmonary care expert, ensuring proper selection, operation, and maintenance of all necessary instruments and equipment
Ensures optimal patient preparation for procedures through comprehensive assessments, proper positioning, and adherence to protocols, minimizing complications while promoting safety and comfort
Performs specialized pulmonary and critical care procedures, including bronchoscopy, biopsy, airway management, sputum induction, breathing treatments, and injections
Coordinates technical care, demonstrating proficiency in anatomy, patient assessment, airway anesthesia, and emergency interventions. Responsible for selecting instruments, assessment before procedures
Performs specialized pulmonary procedures, with expertise in equipment, patient assessment, airway anesthesia, and emergency care. Manages instrument preparation, medication administration, specimen collection, and patient positioning
Responsible for managing all pulmonary and respiratory equipment to ensure optimal functionality and availability for patient care
Provides technical leadership and serves as the primary subject matter expert for all aspects of blood gas analysis and co-oximetry operations
Monitor daily Quality Control (QC) logs, review and submit log sheets and temperature charts, and ensure timely quality data reporting to Point-of-Care Testing (POCT)
Must possess a comprehensive understanding of Joint Commission (JCAHO) and College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation guidelines and regulatory compliance
Responsible for training, educating, and supervising staff as bronchoscopy technicians; overseeing the High-Level Disinfection (HLD) program to ensure that all personnel are trained, certified, and consistently compliant with regulatory standards
Qualification
Required
One year of specialized experience which includes overseeing subordinates, performing breathing treatments or pulmonary evaluations and maintaining respiratory therapy equipment
Two Full years of graduate education or a master's degree in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as respiratory therapy
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%
Must possess a comprehensive understanding of Joint Commission (JCAHO) and College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation guidelines and regulatory compliance
Required to work Rotating Shifts
Pre-employment physical required. Required to be able to lift up to 50lbs
This position requires that you obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross
This position has mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons
This position requires the incumbent to have Tuberculosis testing
This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications
Benefits
Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Recruitment, relocation, student loan repayment, advanced in-hire. advanced leave accrual incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
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