Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Position Summary
Prometheus Federal Services (PFS) is a trusted partner of federal health agencies. We currently have openings for a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to work overnight in a Sleep Lab setting.  The work will be on-site at the San Diego VA Healthcare System in San Diego, CA.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To succeed in this job, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• A Sleep Medicine Respiratory Therapist is a specialized healthcare practitioner who has graduated from a college or a university and passed a national board certifying examination. Respiratory therapists educate and treat people who are suffering from sleep related breathing disorders. They often collaborate with specialists in Pulmonary, ED, and ICU, Primary Care and Prosthetics in various aspects of clinical care of patients. They are responsible for initiating and managing patients with sleep disordered breathing in a clinical setting, provide specialized equipment evaluation of Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) units and treatment, and may also perform home based sleep studies. The RTS shall provide detailed education regarding sleep study results and communicate with patients. All therapy, patient procedures and interventions shall be completed in a safe manner and in accordance with all VA San Diego approved Policies and Procedures, found in section D, Attachments 03-07.
• The contract RTS shall be proficient in the following tasks:
  • The RTS shall independently evaluate patients with sleep related breathing disorders and their treatment modalities in clinic setting. This includes the evaluation of treatment efficacy through patient interview, equipment data analysis and review of previous notes and study data.
  • The RTS shall perform airway humidification using various devices to include heated humidifiers, cool pass over humidity and Heat and Moisture Exchanger (HME). . The contract RTS shall evaluate PAP equipment and treatment based on doctor’s orders verifying the type of CPAP equipment, pressure settings, comfort levels, mask size and type (nasal, full face, nasal pillows, etc.).
  • The RTS shall assess patient understanding and ability to manage their PAP therapy at home.
  • The RTS shall establish and maintain understanding of various PAP equipment and functional modes, as PAP equipment is constantly changing and evolving. This  includes set up, adjustment and theory of operation.
  • The RTS shall communicate with patients via telephone and assist in troubleshooting CPAP equipment problems over the phone. Discuss, understand, and review wireless remote data with the patient.
  • The contract RTS shall order various sleep accessories utilizing the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) Consult system to Prosthetics, coordinate with that  department when necessary.
  • The contract RTS shall establish and maintain competency in set up, evaluation, and adjustment of various PAP equipment currently in use for treatment of sleep disordered breathing.
  • The RTS shall establish and maintain working knowledge of the variety of non-PAP treatments options for patients with sleep disordered breathing including mandible repositioning device, electrical hypoglossal nerve stimulation, etc.
  • The RTS shall recommend and assist in determining appropriate equipment needs and or changes in PAP treatment.
  • The RTS shall provide support and advise on in-patient PAP treatment when requested.
  • The RTS shall assist in discharge planning/preparation for patients with sleep disordered breathing that require new home equipment arrangements.
  • The RTS shall demonstrates and Maintain knowledge of complex Sleep Related disorders including Circadian Rhythm, Diagnostics, Hypersomnia’s, Insomnia, Sleep related movement disorders.
  • The RTS shall implement, monitor, and troubleshoot various ventilation modes including Bilevel, Bilevel Auto, Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure Spontaneous/Timed (BIPAP S/T), Bilevel Adaptive-Servo Ventilation (ASV),  Average Volume-Assured Pressure Support (AVAPS).
  • The RTS shall research CPRS, Remote data, Wireless CPAP Remote data, Vista Imaging for sleep study reports from VAs throughout the country, make phone  calls to facilities if information is not available or to the patient if no information is found.
  • The RTS shall ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the PAP clinic and that clinic appointment times are done in a proper and consistent manner per the VA Handbook for Scheduling, found in Section D, Attachment 07.
  • The RTS shall maintain competency in setup, evaluation, and adjustment of various PAP equipment currently in use for treatment of sleep disordered breathing.
  • The RTS shall provide patient and/or family education as indicated.
  • The RTS shall recognize the need for medical intervention if patient safety is at risk.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy (RT) Program
• One (1) years of recent sleep experience.
• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Licensed in California as a Respiratory Therapist through the Respiratory Board of California.
• Active BLS & ACLS (AHA) Cards
• Proven ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently
• Authorized to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship.
• Ability to obtain public trust.

Compensation & Benefits

PFS offers a benefits package that may include health, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; a retirement plan; paid time off; and other programs to support employees and their families. Learn more about PFS Benefits.

The posted salary range represents PFS's good-faith estimate for this role. Actual compensation offered will be determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to: the candidate's education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience; internal equity; geographic location; and contract and organizational requirements. PFS is committed to fair, consistent, and equitable compensation practices across the organization, and offers are calibrated to maintain internal pay equity while remaining competitive in the external market.

SCA Salary Range: $43.00 / Hour + $5.42 H&W

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by law.

Accommodations

PFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at recruiting@pfs.us. Reasonable accommodations are available to ensure applicants with disabilities have equal access to the hiring process, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.

Workplace Health, Safety, and Compliance

This position may be subject to client‑specific or government‑mandated vaccination, health, or safety requirements, which may change over time.

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