Registered Respiratory Therapist Job in Aurora, CO

Summary

This job is open to

• Federal employees - Competitive service

  Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

• Federal employees - Excepted service

  Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

• Internal to an agency

  Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Duties

Performs all aspects of respiratory care treatments and diagnostic studies in inpatient and outpatient settings under
the general guidance of a full performance RRT.
The primary duties include but are not limited to:
1. They consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality of patient care within area
of specialty.
2. RRTs assess and evaluate patients to develop and recommend or implement a plan of care, using protocols
in respiratory modalities, medications, advanced modes of ventilation, supplemental oxygen, and intubation.
3. They select and adapt respiratory care procedures as may be required based on patient status, recognizing
the differing developmental and treatment needs of patients of different ages. Specifically, the differing
needs of the adult and geriatric patient populations served.
4. Performs critical care patient management techniques such as, non-invasive, and invasive ventilation,
intubation, airway management, hemodynamic calculations and any other patient related functions as
deemed within the scope of practice of respiratory therapists and institutional policy.
5. Aerosol and other respiratory medication therapies.
6. Lung function testing to include bedside, remote spirometry, and advanced pulmonary function testing in
both inpatient and outpatient settings.
7. Oxygen evaluations resting and exertional via SpO2 or arterial blood gases and analysis.
8. Airway clearance therapies to include but not limited to manual percussion, chest vest, manual and
mechanical cough assist, hyperinflation therapy and incentive spirometry.
9. Obtain, interpret, and analyze physiological specimens and data, and communicates the results to the
respective physician after analysis is complete as required.
10. Assist with bronchoscopies to include bedside and advanced testing.
11. Participates in care team rounds.
12. Sleep diagnostics and therapies or other related treatments as may be indicated and/or ordered by a
physician or other licensed independent practitioner and performed by respiratory care personnel, as per
departmental procedures.
13. Actively participates in the NORAM (non-operating room airway manager) training as provided by
anesthesia services program.
14. Performs bronchial hygiene, such as suctioning, and sputum sampling and induction as deemed necessary
by personal observation and/or upon request by the physician or other licensed independent practitioner.
15. RRTs participate as a member of the Code Blue team (resuscitation team), the Rapid Response Team
(RRT), and Medical Assistance Team (MAT) as assigned.
16. The respiratory therapist takes an active role in resuscitations and is responsible for airway management to
include but not limited to endotracheal intubation or Laryngeal Mask Airway placement, oxygen delivery,
ventilation, obtaining and analyzing arterial blood gas samples and any other care as may be required per
institutional policy or departmental procedures in an emergency immediately and without prior physician
notification.
17. Provide outpatient services including but not limited to diagnostic testing for oxygen evaluation, home sleep
testing and COPD care.
18. Manage or arrange delivery and set up of respiratory equipment such as home ventilators, sleep therapy
equipment, oxygen therapy equipment, airway clearance devices, and COPD/ALS adjunct therapies.
19. Provides instructions to the patient and his/her family regarding theory, operation, cleaning, and actual use
of cardiopulmonary treatment modalities to include but not limited to home suction devices, home
ventilators, cough assist and chest physiotherapy.
20. Act as a liaison between veteran's and contracted vendors providing services, advocating for veterans, and
ensuring prompt and appropriate delivery of services.
21. Follows standard precautions to prevent spread of disease. Ensures that aseptic technique and standard
precautions are always maintained.
22. Cleans, sterilizes, and assembles all respiratory care equipment as may be required per manufacturer or
departmental SOP. Performs routine adjustments as needed.
23. Document appropriately per departmental SOP and facility standards on all current charting platforms.
24. Assists in the development of new standard operating procedures, medical center policies, or protocols.
25. Utilizes continuous quality improvement tools and identifies performance improvement opportunities to
positively influence patient outcomes.
26. Participates in section competency programs and projects.
27. Uses word processing and workbook processing software to execute office automations functions such as
storing and retrieving electronic documents and files, activating printers, formatting letters, reports, and
memoranda and transmitting and receiving e-mail.

Work Schedule: 24 hour operations with 12 hour Tour of Duty.
Telework: Available (Ad-Hoc)
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 51426-A/54141-A

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• 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 dentification 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).

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 06/02/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12736984.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.