- Position Title
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBST-11517933-22-RC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, June 2, 2022 to Thursday, June 16, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Accuracy of Application Reminder:
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Registered Respiratory Therapist position with the Jackson VAMC. Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. We will evaluate your resume, supporting documents, and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and other application documents. You will not be contacted for missing information or documents. All information and documents are due at the time of application.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: The Registered Respiratory Therapist must be proficient in both spoken and written English.
Are you proficient in both spoken and written English?
Are you proficient in both spoken and written English?
2.
EDUCATION: Individuals must have successfully completed a respiratory care program accredited by the CoARC or its successor.
Select the appropriate response below that demonstrates how you meet this requirement.
Select the appropriate response below that demonstrates how you meet this requirement.
3.
LICENSURE: Individuals appointed or reassigned to the RRT position 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.
Do you meet the above licensure requirement?
Do you meet the above licensure requirement?
4.
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.
Do you possess a valid, current, unrestricted RRT credential?
Do you possess a valid, current, unrestricted RRT credential?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
5.
GS-5 GRADE REQUIREMENT (RT):
Experience. None beyond the basic requirements.
Education and Licensure. This level assignment is designated as temporary for individuals who have successfully completed a respiratory care program accredited by the CoARC or its successor, acquired the CRT credential, licensed by their state and are working towards obtaining RRT credential. (Applicants who are working toward the completion of their RRT credential may be given a temporary appointment as a Respiratory Therapist for a period not to exceed one year from the date of employment).
Do you meet the basic requirements for this position?
Experience. None beyond the basic requirements.
Education and Licensure. This level assignment is designated as temporary for individuals who have successfully completed a respiratory care program accredited by the CoARC or its successor, acquired the CRT credential, licensed by their state and are working towards obtaining RRT credential. (Applicants who are working toward the completion of their RRT credential may be given a temporary appointment as a Respiratory Therapist for a period not to exceed one year from the date of employment).
Do you meet the basic requirements for this position?
6.
GS-7 GRADE REQUIREMENT (RRT): Experience, Education, Licensure and Registration. In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must possess their RRT credential.
In addition to the requirements above, candidates must demonstrate all the following KSAs (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):i. Ability to perform therapeutic modalities related to respiratory care; ii. Skill in analyzing physiological specimens obtained to include arterial blood gases, pulse oximetry, End tidal Co2 (ETCo2) monitoring, basic spirometry and other basic diagnostic procedures; iii. Ability to collaboratively consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals for respiratory care to help provide favorable patient outcomes; iv. Skill in assessing oxygenation and ventilation; v. Ability to perform basic airway management to include artificial airways and mechanical ventilation.
Do you meet this requirement? (License and Credential is required to be submitted with application for this grade level)
In addition to the requirements above, candidates must demonstrate all the following KSAs (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):i. Ability to perform therapeutic modalities related to respiratory care; ii. Skill in analyzing physiological specimens obtained to include arterial blood gases, pulse oximetry, End tidal Co2 (ETCo2) monitoring, basic spirometry and other basic diagnostic procedures; iii. Ability to collaboratively consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals for respiratory care to help provide favorable patient outcomes; iv. Skill in assessing oxygenation and ventilation; v. Ability to perform basic airway management to include artificial airways and mechanical ventilation.
Do you meet this requirement? (License and Credential is required to be submitted with application for this grade level)
7.
GS-9 GRADE REQUIREMENT (RRT): Experience or Education, Licensure and Credential. Candidates must have:
i. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level demonstrating the clinical competencies described at that level;
OR,
ii. A Master of Science degree in respiratory care AND a license AND an RRT credential.
In addition to the requirements above, candidates must demonstrate all the following KSAs (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities): i. Skill in performing therapeutic modalities related to respiratory care; ii. Ability to collaboratively consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals to help provide favorable patient outcomes; iii. Skill in assessing oxygenation and ventilation; iv. Ability to perform airway management to include artificial airways and mechanical ventilation.
Do you meet this requirement? (License and Credential is required to be submitted with application for this grade level)
i. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level demonstrating the clinical competencies described at that level;
OR,
ii. A Master of Science degree in respiratory care AND a license AND an RRT credential.
In addition to the requirements above, candidates must demonstrate all the following KSAs (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities): i. Skill in performing therapeutic modalities related to respiratory care; ii. Ability to collaboratively consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals to help provide favorable patient outcomes; iii. Skill in assessing oxygenation and ventilation; iv. Ability to perform airway management to include artificial airways and mechanical ventilation.
Do you meet this requirement? (License and Credential is required to be submitted with application for this grade level)
8.
GS-11 GRADE REQUIREMENT (RRT): Experience, Licensure and Credential. Candidates must have:
i. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level demonstrating the clinical competencies described at that level.
AND,
ii. Hold an active license and RRT credential.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the requirements above, candidates must demonstrate all the following KSAs i. Ability to collaboratively consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals for complex respiratory care to develop care plans to provide favorable patient outcomes; ii. Skill in evaluating the efficacies of therapeutic modalities; iii. Skill in performing advanced airway and ventilation management.
Do you meet this requirement? (License and Credential is required to be submitted with application for this grade level)
i. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level demonstrating the clinical competencies described at that level.
AND,
ii. Hold an active license and RRT credential.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the requirements above, candidates must demonstrate all the following KSAs i. Ability to collaboratively consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals for complex respiratory care to develop care plans to provide favorable patient outcomes; ii. Skill in evaluating the efficacies of therapeutic modalities; iii. Skill in performing advanced airway and ventilation management.
Do you meet this requirement? (License and Credential is required to be submitted with application for this grade level)