- Position Title
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBTC-12209035-24-MR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, November 30, 2023 to Friday, May 31, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
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
BASIC REQUIREMENTS - The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-9 to GS-11.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Are you proficient in spoken and written English language?
2.
I have successfully completed a respiratory care program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or its successor. (If your school program was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or its successor at the time of graduation, but is no longer listed on the websites, or has changed names, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet. Failure to do so will result in an ineligible rating). A transcript from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions must be submitted with your application.
3.
Please select the statement below that best describes your license(s) from an state(s) to meet the qualification requirement. (You must submit a copy of your license(s) with your application).
4.
Please provide the following information regarding your state(s) license(s) (active and expired): license type, license number, state issued, original issuance date and date of expiration. (You must submit a copy of your licensure(s) with your application).
5.
Please select the statement below that best describes your credential(s) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) to meet the qualification requirement.
6.
Please provide the following information regarding your credential(s) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) (active and expired): type, date of original issuance, date of expiration. (You must submit a copy of your credential(s) with your application).
7.
GRADE DETERMINATION FOR RRT GS-9: Please select the statement below that best describes your experience or education to meet the GS-9 grade determination.
Note: Please ensure how you meet the specialized experience is clearly described in your resume; we may not make assumptions regarding your experience.
Note: Please ensure how you meet the specialized experience is clearly described in your resume; we may not make assumptions regarding your experience.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
8.
In addition to the requirements above, candidates must demonstrate all the following KSAs:
Skill in performing therapeutic modalities related to respiratory care.
Ability to collaboratively consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals to help provide favorable patient outcomes.
Skill in assessing oxygenation and ventilation.
Ability to perform airway management to include artificial airways and mechanical ventilation.
Do you meet these KSAs as outlined here and in the qualification standards section of the announcement?
Note: Please ensure how you meet these KSAs is clearly described in your resume; we may not make assumptions regarding your experience.
Skill in performing therapeutic modalities related to respiratory care.
Ability to collaboratively consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals to help provide favorable patient outcomes.
Skill in assessing oxygenation and ventilation.
Ability to perform airway management to include artificial airways and mechanical ventilation.
Do you meet these KSAs as outlined here and in the qualification standards section of the announcement?
Note: Please ensure how you meet these KSAs is clearly described in your resume; we may not make assumptions regarding your experience.
9.
GRADE DETERMINATION FOR RRT GS-11: I have one (1) year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level demonstrating the clinical competencies described at the GS--9 level, and an active license and an RRT credential from NBRC.
Note: Please ensure how you meet the specialized experience is clearly described in your resume; we may not make assumptions regarding your experience.
Note: Please ensure how you meet the specialized experience is clearly described in your resume; we may not make assumptions regarding your experience.
10.
In addition to the requirements above, candidates must demonstrate all the following KSAs:
Ability to collaboratively consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals for complex respiratory care to develop care plans to provide favorable patient outcomes.
Skill in evaluating the efficacies of therapeutic modalities.
Skill in performing advanced airway and ventilation management.
Do you meet these KSAs as outlined here and in the qualification standards section of the announcement?
Note: Please ensure how you meet these KSAs is clearly described in your resume; we may not make assumptions regarding your experience.
Ability to collaboratively consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals for complex respiratory care to develop care plans to provide favorable patient outcomes.
Skill in evaluating the efficacies of therapeutic modalities.
Skill in performing advanced airway and ventilation management.
Do you meet these KSAs as outlined here and in the qualification standards section of the announcement?
Note: Please ensure how you meet these KSAs is clearly described in your resume; we may not make assumptions regarding your experience.
11.
Selective Placement Factor: Are you proficient in spoken and written Spanish language?
12.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
REMINDER - you must provide a complete application package which includes: Resume - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed: Job title Grade Level (for Federal positions) Duties (be as detailed as possible and ensure they demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Copy of transcripts documenting the required degree - If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. Veteran's Preference Documentation - In order to receive appropriate preference consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for veteran's preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference along with the required documentation listed on the SF-15 form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage). If you are a current or former VA or Federal Employee, you must submit a copy of a current and/or highest grade held SF-50 - Notification of Personnel Action (Not an award SF50) Proof of current certification, licensure or registration (if applicable).