Registered Respiratory Therapist

The Miami VA Healthcare System's Specialty Care service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Respiratory Therapist. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality, Veteran-centered care to improve patient experiences and outcomes across VA healthcare and community settings, and to advance value-driven care by providing Veterans the highest quality care.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will remain on file through December 31, 2026. The first cut-off date is April 10, 2026. Eligible applicants will then be referred every 2 weeks until positions are filled. Applications will only be accepted from Federal employees - Competitive service, Federal employees - Excepted service, Internal to an agency - appears on USAJOBS, The public, Veterans. The selectee serves as a member of the Specialty Care Service under Pulmonary Section at the VISN 8 VA Healthcare System. The Respiratory Therapy subsection is responsible for providing the full range of clinical procedures related to respiratory care. The incumbent demonstrates the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the following duties within the scope of Respiratory Care. Essential functions may change from time to time to reflect the current trends within the field of respiratory therapy, and to meet the cardio-pulmonary needs of the patients served. This is an outpatient position, as an outpatient Pulmonary RRT. Duties for the position, include but are not limited to: Performs a variety of activities regarding Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) in the pulmonary laboratory. This includes home oxygen testing, six minute walk testing, and may include the operation, calibration, and maintenance of commonly used instruments such as computerized pulmonary function testing equipment, and oximeters. Operates a computerized system for the measurement of lung volumes, air velocity indices, anatomic dead space, nitrogen washout curve, single breath nitrogen study for determination of closing volume. The RRT checks off the status of the control point and keeps a constant check on the current balance. Performs bronchoprovocation testing utilizing a variety of medications or methodologies. They monitor for complications of this testing and initiate interventions prior to notifying the supervising Pulmonary Physician. Due to the complexity of the physiologic studies, the RRT must become involved in all phases of the work so that he/she can not only perform the studies but also have a clear understanding of their significance to enable him/her to interpret and apply findings to the overall picture. Be proficient in all the steps involved in advanced bronchoscopy procedures. The RRT is responsible to assist clinicians in the execution of these procedures, by ensuring that adequate supplies are available, preparing the instruments, set-up and coordinate with SPD for equipment sterilization and assisting in the technical parts of the procedure such as sample processing (specimens and slides are prepared by the incumbent). Work closely with the scheduler to maintain an adequate flow of patients. This includes reporting no-shows and overbooks. Work as a home oxygen program RRT, which may include assessments for home oxygen, clinical home oxygen needs for patients, work as a liaison between patients and the home oxygen vendor,. This also may include home visits and patient education for compliance and safety as specified in the Home Oxygen Policy. Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. 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 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). 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.