Supervisory Registered Respiratory Therapist
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Oversees approximately 20 full time employees in all areas of the facility, both inpatient and outpatient settings. Some care is provided via Telehealth to our satellite clinics in conjunction with the telehealth technicians there. In addition to routine respiratory therapy measures (nebulizers, ventilators, percussion therapy, etc.), this position oversees and participates in the home oxygen program, pulmonary function testing lab program and sleep medicine program at the facility. Supplying patient education regarding all areas of respiratory therapy is a focus for improving patient care. Initiate and manage life support for people in intensive care units and emergency departments, stabilizing, treating and managing pre-hospital and hospital-to-hospital patient transport by air or ground ambulance. Works as a member of the Respiratory team at the Hershel Woody Williams campus of the Huntington VA Hospital. There may be sometimes that the clinician would have to visit a CBOC for the purpose of meetings or trainings. Assume full administrative and professional responsibility for planning and directing the work of subordinate technicians Providing polysomnography technician services in more complex cases Reviewing and making recommendations regarding new and emerging procedures Providing instruction and training to inexperienced staff Interviewing candidates for positions; recommending selections, advancements, promotions; evaluating performance; taking disciplinary action when necessary; and identifying educational or training needs. There may be other duties as assigned or required. Work Schedule:
8:
00AM - 4:
30PM Monday - Friday, with the possibility of evenings/weekends/holidays if coverage is needed. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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. Has a certificate as an RRT from the NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) and a registry number, or a certificate from another body which the NBRC recognizes as its credentialing equivalent. 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. 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). Must complete a pre-employment physical 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:
In addition to meeting the requirement for GS-9, candidates must have had at least 1 additional year of successful and progressively responsible experience in which the candidate demonstrated the ability to assume supervisory duties and function in an assignment at the GS-10 level. References:
VA Handbook 5005 Part II Appendix G11 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-10. Physical Requirements:
This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires walking, standing, and sitting. The Incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients that are combative, due to unforeseen circumstances. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations, or home settings. The incumbent must be mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. Must complete annual Employee Health requirements. The incumbent must maintain a current Certification in Basic Life Support.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Oversees approximately 20 full time employees in all areas of the facility, both inpatient and outpatient settings. Some care is provided via Telehealth to our satellite clinics in conjunction with the telehealth technicians there. In addition to routine respiratory therapy measures (nebulizers, ventilators, percussion therapy, etc.), this position oversees and participates in the home oxygen program, pulmonary function testing lab program and sleep medicine program at the facility. Supplying patient education regarding all areas of respiratory therapy is a focus for improving patient care. Initiate and manage life support for people in intensive care units and emergency departments, stabilizing, treating and managing pre-hospital and hospital-to-hospital patient transport by air or ground ambulance. Works as a member of the Respiratory team at the Hershel Woody Williams campus of the Huntington VA Hospital. There may be sometimes that the clinician would have to visit a CBOC for the purpose of meetings or trainings. Assume full administrative and professional responsibility for planning and directing the work of subordinate technicians Providing polysomnography technician services in more complex cases Reviewing and making recommendations regarding new and emerging procedures Providing instruction and training to inexperienced staff Interviewing candidates for positions; recommending selections, advancements, promotions; evaluating performance; taking disciplinary action when necessary; and identifying educational or training needs. There may be other duties as assigned or required. Work Schedule:
8:
00AM - 4:
30PM Monday - Friday, with the possibility of evenings/weekends/holidays if coverage is needed. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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. Has a certificate as an RRT from the NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) and a registry number, or a certificate from another body which the NBRC recognizes as its credentialing equivalent. 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. 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). Must complete a pre-employment physical 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:
In addition to meeting the requirement for GS-9, candidates must have had at least 1 additional year of successful and progressively responsible experience in which the candidate demonstrated the ability to assume supervisory duties and function in an assignment at the GS-10 level. References:
VA Handbook 5005 Part II Appendix G11 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-10. Physical Requirements:
This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires walking, standing, and sitting. The Incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients that are combative, due to unforeseen circumstances. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations, or home settings. The incumbent must be mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. Must complete annual Employee Health requirements. The incumbent must maintain a current Certification in Basic Life Support.
- Department:
0601 General Health Science - Salary Range:
$62,808 to $81,651 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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