Supervisory Respiratory Therapist Job in Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

• 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.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Required to work Rotating Shifts.
• This position has been designated “Mission Essential” with physical duty. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent may be required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled.
• 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. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• This position has mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• Tuberculosis (TB): This position requires the incumbent to have Tuberculosis testing.
• Tier 3(Secret): 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. A background investigation and credit check are required.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

• The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/14/2025to receive consideration.
• To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12813525).
• Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section.
• You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.
• It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
• Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.