Registered Respiratory Therapist (Pulmonary)

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.

01Basic Requirements

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: RTs/RRTs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38U.S.C. § 7403(f).

02Education

Individuals must have successfully completed a respiratory care program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or its successor.

03Licensure

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. 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 from the National Board of Respiratory Care.

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).

04Grade Determinations

Registered Respiratory Therapist (Pulmonary), GS-12. (a) Experience, Licensure and Credential. Candidates must have: One year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level demonstrating the clinical competencies described at that level. Hold an active license and RRT credential. (b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the requirements above, candidates must demonstrate all the following KSAs: i.

Knowledge of complex pulmonary function testing to include but not limited to cardiopulmonary stress testing, exercise testing, metabolic testing, bronchoprovocation testing and shunt testing. ii. Ability to establish a quality control program related to pulmonary function lab. iii. Skill in analyzing physiologic specimen and information from basic diagnostic procedures. iv. Skill in assessing for signs and symptoms of adverse actions to medications and or testing procedures. v.

Skill in determining appropriate intervention for adverse actions to medications and or testing procedures. vi. Ability to provide training in advanced pulmonary function procedures. vii. Ability to provide clinical consultation in advanced pulmonary function procedures.

05Preferred Experience

1 year of recent PFT experience. CPFT or RPFT credential required. 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-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12.

06Physical Requirements

See VA handbook 5019

This position is located in Rolla, MO. The Registered Respiratory Therapist (Pulmonary) may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. Essential functions may change from time to time to reflect the current trends within the field of respiratory therapy, and to meet the cardio-pulmonary needs of the patients served. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Evaluates indications and contraindications for complex pulmonary function testing (PFT). Recognizes normal/abnormal results.

Performs bronchoprovocation testing utilizing a variety of medications and methodologies. Monitors patients and recognizes and initiates interventions for complications of testing. Performs quality review of test results. Maintains lab records. Trains and assesses staff competencies in performing spirometry. Analyzes physiologic specimen and information from basic diagnostic procedures. Determines appropriate intervention for adverse actions to medications and/or testing procedures.

Provides clinical consultation in advanced pulmonary function procedures. Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized