The Long Beach VA Health Care System is currently recruiting for two (2) Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist positions in Medical HCG in Long Beach, CA. The incumbent will work in critical, non-critical, emergent, and clinical areas of the hospital and perform other duties within their scope of practice and as assigned by Chief/ Assistant Chief of Respiratory Care Services. Duties may include but are not limited to: The Incumbent will have a great deal of independence in the performance of their duties and have full responsibility to modify the workload to accomplish the assigned duties. Assign work by defining objectives, priorities and deadlines as well as provide guidance on the therapy assignments that do not have clear precedents. Preform all aspects of Respiratory Care including but not limited to knowledge Pulmonary Special procedures conducted at the bedside, bronchoscopy suite and Operating room. Evaluate completed work for appropriateness and effectiveness in meeting goals. Available for unusual situations that do not have clear precedents or established policies. Assist staff in determining treatment options for complex patients. Complete New Employee education and competency check-offs. Assist and participate in completion of yearly competencies for all staff. Arrange in-services for new and refreshers on existing equipment throughout the year. Assist with organization and staffing of all Educational and Staff Building events. Work Schedule: Varies Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: PD000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required 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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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.

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