Supervisory Registered Respiratory Therapist

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Responsibilities The duties of this position include but are not limited to the following: Resolves technical work problems not covered by precedents or established policies for nonroutine or complex procedures. Studies continuing problems on the quality and quantity of work and operating effectiveness and takes or recommends needed actions. Develops and updates guidelines and policies for nonroutine or complex assignments. Initiates formal and follow-up actions for personnel functions, has authority to establish internal guidelines and approve, modify, or reject personnel actions of subordinate supervisors or employees. Hears individuals or group grievances and employee complaints. Recommends disciplinary actions involving key or other employees. Approves, modifies, or rejects career development or training plans or requests, employee utilization requests, and similar matters. Approves, modifies, or rejects formal requests from subordinates for promotion, reassignment, status changes, awards, special advancements, selection, and the like. Prepares formal evaluations of the performance of key employees or other subordinates and reviews evaluations prepared by subordinates. Where applicable, deals with union stewards and others on personnel matters. May serve on interdisciplinary committees, task forces or other groups relating to Respiratory Care. Delivers respiratory care as need in the more complex respiratory care procedures and to poor risk patients such as those in the older age category. Has substantial responsibility for planning and implementing educational programs for in-service and other personnel and respiratory therapy students who rotate through the health care facility. ls responsible for auditing respiratory care and initiating or recommending changes where indicated. Establishes policies and procedures for the Respiratory Therapy program. Trains and supports development of Respiratory Therapists. Ensures that equipment is maintained, and preventative maintenance programs are continued in a timely fashion. Interacts with a wide variety of professionals including physicians, nurses, other supervisors, and sales representatives. AII other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full Time 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 608-F07838 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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. 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 (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 evaluation. 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

Created: 2026-02-27