Provide services in the Bronchoscopy Lab, Home Oxygen Clinic, PFT Clinic, and Inpatient Respiratory Care as assigned by the Assistant Chief or Chief of Respiratory Care with minimal or no direct supervision. Current permanent VA employees and Federal employees from other federal agency should apply under CBST-11493129-22-HYC Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 1. United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruitqualified citizens in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3.g. 2. Education. Individuals must have successfully completed a respiratory care program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or its successor. 3. Licensure. Persons appointed or reassigned to Registered Respiratory Therapist positions in the GS-0601 series must possess and maintain for the duration of employment a full, current and unrestricted license from a state to practice as an Registered Respiratory Therapist. 4. Credential. Persons appointed or reassigned to Registered Respiratory Therapist positions in the GS-0601 series must possess and maintain for the duration of employment a valid, current, unrestricted credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist. 5. English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Preferred Experience: Current BLS/ACLS certification; Current CPFT/RPFT certification; 2 years experience with Bronchoscopy or PFT. GRADE DETERMINATION: Registered Respiratory Therapist, GS-12 (a) Experience, Licensure and Credential. Candidates must have: i. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level demonstrating the clinical competencies described at that level. ii. Hold an active license and RRT credential. The following certifications are desirable but not required: CPFT RPFT RPSGT (b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) In addition to the requirements above, candidates must demonstrate all the following KSAs: Knowledge of complex pulmonary function testing and stress/exercise testing. Ability to maintain a quality control program related to pulmonary function testing. Ability to treat acute complications for all pulmonary function testing. Skill in performing polysomnographic studies to include obtaining both physiologic and diagnostic data. Skill in calibrating and troubleshooting polysomnographic equipment and physiologic and diagnostic monitoring. References: VA Handbook 5005/141, Part II Appendix G11, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Qualification Standard. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12. Physical Requirements: Must be compliant with the following physical standards and environmental factors: Light carrying of under 15 pounds; Straight pulling (4 hours); Pulling hand over hand (2 hours); Pushing (2 hours); Both hands are required and the use of fingers; Reaching above shoulder; Walking (4 hours); Standing (4 hours); Pushing (2 hours); Kneeling (1 hour); Repeated bending (1 hour); Both legs are required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Both eyes are required; Depth perception; Fair vision and ability to distinguish basic colors; Average dexterity and agility; Works outside and inside; Ability to hear; Works closely with others and alone; Works around electrical energy; Wears protective gear. ["The duties of the Registered Respiratory Therapist includes but is not limited to: Responsible for performing all aspects of Respiratory Care and Pulmonary Diagnostic studies/procedures and assessment in accordance to established policies, procedures and Joint Commission, ATS and CAP guidelines. Performs all aspects of bronchoscopic procedures. Participates in annual conscious sedation training and adheres to all policies, procedures and guidelines established for bronchoscopic and related procedures. Performs Pulmonary Function procedures to include spirometry with and without a bronchodilators, diffusion studies, and lung volume measurements, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, plythysmography, bronchial provocation testing and other testing as the scope of function expands in the area. Provides related patient instruction, testing, scheduling, equipment/computer setup and interface, calibrations, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and preliminary review of diagnostic data. Prioritizes consults which include scheduling to the appropriate clinic, assists physicians with pulmonary diagnostic related concerns, and arterial blood gas sampling and analysis. Resolves technical work problems with the aid of references, such as manuals, troubleshooting guides, technical support and other reference sources. Reports progress and resolution of problems to Home Oxygen/Diagnostic Section Coordinator, Chief, Respiratory Care or Medical Director, respectively. Conducts home oxygen evaluations and re-assessments to determine the need for initiating or terminating oxygen based on appropriate policies, procedures and guidelines for testing, secondary to other diagnostic functions as needed or as directed. Participates in the complex decision making process of respiratory care at many levels: patient observation, examination and education equipment preparation and usage, data collection and analysis, and evaluation of the need for initiation of, termination or modification of the services. Performs all aspects of Respiratory Care to include, but are not limited to mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, oximetry assessments, bronchodilator therapy, hyperinflation therapy and chest physical therapy, arterial blood gas sampling and analysis, and routine maintenance for all respiratory/ diagnostic studies. Provides care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned area (i.e. adult and geriatric patient populations). Provides patient care, which is appropriate to the cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the young adult (age 18-45 years old), middle adult (age 45-65 years old), and older adult (age 65-older) patients. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30am, 7:30am-4:00pm, 8:00am-4:30pm\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]