At Compass Government Solutions (CGS), our employees are our most valuable piece of the puzzle. Benefits of Working CGS:? *Competitive Salary? *Accrued paid time off? *Paid Federal Holidays? *Health and Wellness benefit to help cover medical costs? *Dental and Vision Plans? *401k Plan? *Dedicated Program Manager throughout employment? *Benefits concierge to help through any medical needs? Job Description Compass Government Solutions is currently hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist at the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) to include locations in Tucson, Siera Vista, Green Valley, and Yuma to care for our US Veterans for a rotating, coverage position during periods of vacancies in a 24/7 clinic, to include holidays.
Job Requirements of the Registered Respiratory Therapist: Ability to perform independently basic and acute respiratory care, administration of oxygen and aerosol therapy, positive pressure devices (BIPAP), CPAP, & IPV), ventilator care to include advanced techniques, pressure control modality and associated ventilator adjustment and monitoring with/without graphs. Assists/insures that appropriate recommendations are given to the physicians regarding changes in therapy Able to assess respiratory status of patients using data acquired through observation and clinical analysis of blood gas data, chest x-rays and electrocardiograms to determine effectiveness of therapy administered Assisting with trauma and code calls, participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation to include the administration of routing, complex, and emergent respiratory care to patients Transport and monitor patients in specialty areas; i.e., CT scan, X-ray, bronchoscopy Assisting with endotracheal intubation, extubation, tracheal lavage, and tracheotomy care Developing plans for weaning patients from mechanical ventilation, and monitoring patients using oximetry, electro-cardiology, and apnea monitoring devices Able to perform arterial blood gas sampling and electrocardiograms and accurately interpret data and report any inappropriate/critical results to the Physician Qualifications Qualifications of the Registered Respiratory Therapist: A minimum of two (2) years' current experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in a hospital setting including covering inpatient units, ED and ICU Certificate as an RRT from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registry Number or Certificate to perform as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC Current on Continuing Medical Education (CME)/Certified Education Units (CEU) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association National Provider Identifier (NPI) number Additional Information Position is not remote - actual Air Force base to be determined upon award EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
