- Position Title
- Respiratory Therapist
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- IHS-24-GP-12470844-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, July 10, 2024 to Wednesday, July 9, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
3.
Are you an American Indian/Alaska Native who is enrolled in a federally recognized tribe as defined by the Secretary of Interior? The Indian Health Service gives qualified American Indian/Alaska Natives preference when filling vacancies in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472), with approved exceptions.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
5.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: Thank you for your interest in this Respiratory Therapist position with the Indian Health Service. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
1.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, GS-07, Respiratory Therapist
Select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-07 level. Select only one response and do not leave blank. NOTE: Qualifying specialized experience must have demonstrated a knowledge of basic equipment used in respiratory therapy and included duties such as:
Independently providing emergency inhalation therapy treatments to critically ill and high risk patients. Sets up and operates pressure ventilators, pneumatic nebulizers to administer complex inhalation therapy treatments. Calibrates and maintains blood gas analyzer and blood gas supplies.
Select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-07 level. Select only one response and do not leave blank. NOTE: Qualifying specialized experience must have demonstrated a knowledge of basic equipment used in respiratory therapy and included duties such as:
Independently providing emergency inhalation therapy treatments to critically ill and high risk patients. Sets up and operates pressure ventilators, pneumatic nebulizers to administer complex inhalation therapy treatments. Calibrates and maintains blood gas analyzer and blood gas supplies.
2.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, GS-08, Respiratory Therapist
Select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-08 level. Select only one response and do not leave blank. NOTE: Qualifying specialized experience must have demonstrated a knowledge of basic equipment used in respiratory therapy and included duties such as:
Performing a variety of difficult respiratory therapy such as administering various medications to patients with acute and chronic respiratory distress. Performs airway and tube care on intensive care patients. Sets up, manages and monitors a variety of complex respiratory equipment.
Select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-08 level. Select only one response and do not leave blank. NOTE: Qualifying specialized experience must have demonstrated a knowledge of basic equipment used in respiratory therapy and included duties such as:
Performing a variety of difficult respiratory therapy such as administering various medications to patients with acute and chronic respiratory distress. Performs airway and tube care on intensive care patients. Sets up, manages and monitors a variety of complex respiratory equipment.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Draw and analyze blood gas samples to determine the level of oxygen, carbon dioxide and acid-base balance of the blood.
4.
Performs airway care.
5.
Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
6.
Performs various tests and procedures such as spirometry, dead space and tidal volume ratio, lung compliance and maximal respiratory pressures.
7.
Provides ventilator care and life support to intensive care patients.
8.
Independently makes recommendations regarding treatment or modifications to treatment in critical care and emergency situations.
9.
Observes and examines patients for abnormalities in pulse, breath sounds, inspiratory and expiratory effort and other signs which may indicate operation and use respiratory therapy equipment and treatment procedures.
10.
Performs medical gas therapy and administers humidity and aerosol treatments.
11.
Troubleshoot respiratory equipment such as volume, time- cycled, pressure ventilators, blood/gas analyzers, and/or oxygen administration systems.
12.
Administers prescribed respiratory drugs.
13.
Identifies complications and interactions for drugs.
14.
Prepares dosages and concentrations for various classes of respiratory drugs.
15.
Selects proper methods of administration for various classes of respiratory drugs.
16.
Advise patients or health professionals on a one to one basis about respiratory treatment and the operation and use of respiratory equipment.
17.
Provides in-service training to medical staff on types of respiratory therapy treatment given (i.e., types of medications used, set up and operation of respiratory equipment, etc.).
18.
Provides training to patients and their families about the operation and use of respiratory therapy equipment and treatment procedures.
19.
Discuss with health professionals such as nurses and/or doctors recommended type of therapy or suggest changes in current therapy.
20.
Maintains patient confidentiality of records, other health documents, or visits.
21.
Maintains patient's health records.
22.
Skill in using an automated health record (e.g., Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) or Electronic Health Record).
23.
Are you knowledgeable on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Privacy Act requirements?
INSTRUCTIONS: SECTION II. CERTIFICATION OF INFORMATION ACCURACY As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. Certification of Information Accuracy If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
24.
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. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.