Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: Honolulu Hawaii
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is employing Registered Respiratory Therapist right now, this vacancy will be placed in Hawaii. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. A 12.25% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) will be added to the stated salary. *COLA is subject to change without notice.
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 9! 32827
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
Â"As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/
Note: The full performance lev! el of this vacancy is GS-08 . The actual grade at which an app! licant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-07 to GS-08 . The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidateÂ's education and experience and recommend the grade and step at which the candidate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
US Citizenship required
Must pass pre-employment examination
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required DUTIES:
The VAPIHCS Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is located in the Specialt! y Care Service. The RRT will provide the clinical care and administrative support for patients with respiratory insufficiencies across the VAPIHCS catchment area. The incumbent is a RRT with full responsibility as Program Coordinator. In addition to direct patient respiratory and related care the RRT plans, organized, coordinates, and evaluates a specific program area. The RRT also evaluates plans, develops and implements new procedures or protocols based on the Mission, Vision and Values of the Medical Center and subsequent needs of the program in conjunction with the Supervisor, Respiratory Care Services. Major duties include but are not limited to:
- Performs as the VAPIHCS staff respiratory therapist;
- Maintains clinical competence and knowledge of all aspects of Respiratory Care modalities; makes judgment decisions and recommends appropriate respiratory care to physicians;
- Contributes ideas, plans, and information to improve services;
- Assists the team in the development and renewal of policies, pr! ocedures, competency assessments, QM/PI, and other areas as necessary;
- Involves patient in decisions affecting the care provided;
- Protects printed and electronic files contacting sensitive date in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, Federal regulations, VA statues and policy and VHA policy;
- Provides local VA oversight and clinical review of the Home Respiratory Program according to VHA Clinical Practice Recommendations and local policies and procedures;
- Demonstrates knowledge of National Patient Safety Goals and Joint Commission standards on home care, fire and safety procedures and other regulations and clinical practice guidelines;
- Oversees and performs patient respiratory assessments and assists medical staff in determining patientÂ's need of supplemental oxygen and use of conserving devices; coordinates with ordering services such devices used for home sleep studies, and sleep ! apnea treatment;
- Provides or arranges in-service education for physicians, nurses and other staff as requested or identified as needed.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
a. Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.)
b. Registered Respiratory Therapist. Has a certificate as an RRT from the NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) and a registry number, or a certificat! e from another body which the NBRC recognizes as its credentialing equi! valent. This includes registration based on either:
(1) Having fulfilled the requirements and passed the registry examination administered by the NBRC since 1983, or
(2) Having fulfilled the requirements and passed the registry examination for a registered inhalation or respiratory therapist administered by the (1) National Board for Respiratory Therapy from July 1974 through 1982 or (2) American Registry of Inhalation Therapists from 1961 through June 1974.
c. Physical Standards. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 .
d. English Language Proficiency. RRTs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
In addition to meeting the basic requirements stated above, the following qualificati! ons criteria must be met in determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates.
a. GS-7. None beyond the basic requirements.
b. GS-8. Candidates must have all of the following:
(1) At least 1 year of successful experience related to respiratory therapy at the GS-7 level or equivalent. Qualifying experience at this level is work which includes duties such as:
- administering assisted and controlled ventilation to patients with tracheotomies and other complex medical problems requiring frequent adjustments in ventilator parameters;
- administering and monitoring advanced ventilator techniques such as positive end expiratory pressure and continuous positive airway pressure;
- developing plans for weaning patients from ventilators;
- assessing the respiratory status of patients using data acquired through physical observation and clinical analysis of blood gas data, chest x-rays, and electrocardiogram to ! determine the effectiveness of therapy being administered and to make r! ecommendations to physicians regarding changes in treatment;
- performing the most difficult respiratory therapy procedures to maintain ventilation, including endotracheal intubation, tracheal lavage, and tracheotomy care;
- and providing in-service training to others in various specialized areas of respiratory care.
(3) Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide emergency or critical respiratory care; service as a shift leader or supervisor or sole responsible respiratory therapist on a shift; and to plan and conduct training sessions with respiratory therapy students, hospital staff, patients, and family members.
References: VA Handbook 5005! , Part II, Appendix G11 Registered Respiratory Therapist GS-0651 dated April 15, 2002 and OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Technical and Medical Support Positions
PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
Physical Requirements:
- The work requires st! anding and waling for prolonged periods of time. The respiratory therapist must frequently bend, stoop, run, reach and stretch to set-up and disassemble respiratory therapy equipment, position and move patients, respond to emergencies and push/pull light to moderately heavy objects such as mechanical ventilators;
- Must have visual acuity and hand eye coordination necessary to perform intricate clinical tasks in confined areas and ability to perform auscultation to access breath and cardiac sounds.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such ! as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at ht! tp://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
Receiving ! Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This vacancy starts available on: Wed, 07 Aug 2013 04:09:50 GMT
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