Supervisory Registered Respiratory Therapist serves as a member of the Medical Service at VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System. The Respiratory Care subsection is responsible for providing the full range of clinical procedures related to Respiratory Services. Supervisory RRTs manage and supervise the respiratory department which includes assigning and evaluating the work of subordinate staff, resolving problems, evaluating new procedures, products and equipment.

Qualifications:

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 :

United States Citizenship:

Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education. Individuals must have successfully completed a respiratory care program accredited by the CoARC or its successor. Licensure. Persons appointed or reassigned to RRT 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 RRT. Credential. Persons appointed or reassigned to RRT positions in the GS-0601 series must possess and maintain for the duration of employment a valid, current, unrestricted credential of RRT. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations :

Have one year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level demonstrating the clinical competencies described at that level. It is highly desirable that the candidate possess certification in one or more functional specialties.

Preferred Experience:

Hold an active license and RRT credential.

Reference:

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ . The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13.

Physical Requirements:

. Physical requirements are those physical, mental and emotional capabilities and characteristics that are essential for successful job performance. Physical requirements must be clearly supported by the actual duties of the position and documented in the position description or functional statement, and supported by a studies or evaluation(s) establishing physical requirement(s) is job-related to the occupation(s). An applicant or employee may not be disqualified arbitrarily on the basis of physical requirements or other criteria that do not relate specifically to performance of the duties of a specific position.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

In addition to the requirements above, candidates must demonstrate all the following

KSAs:

Ability to assist in establishing a completely integrated patient care program. Ability to organize work, delegate tasks, evaluate performance, manage fiscal matters and meet multiple deadlines. Ability to supervise and manage subordinate employees. Skill in interpersonal relationships including conflict resolution. Ability to establish and monitor standards and priorities for production and patient care. Skill in recommending improvements to operations based on evaluation of data