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The Columbia VA Health Care System (VAHCS) opened in 1932 at its current location. The facility has 204 skilled nursing beds, which includes acute medical, surgical, psychiatric, and long-term care. The hospital provides primary, secondary, and some tertiary care. The facility is a complex teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services, with state-of-the-art technology, education, and research. 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. Education. Individuals must have successfully completed a respiratory care program accredited by the CoARC or its successor. Licensure. 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. 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. English Language Proficiency. RTs/RRTs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). 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 the basic requirements for employment in paragraph 3 above, all individuals referred and assigned to this occupation must meet all the qualification requirements and KSAs defined in the specific assignment as follows: GS-11 Experience, Licensure and Credential. Candidates must have: One year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level demonstrating the clinical competencies described at that level. 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: 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. References: VA Handbook 5005/141 PART II APPENDIX G11 dtd March 12, 2021. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-11 Physical Requirements: The work of this position requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time. Frequent bending, reaching, stooping and stretching. Light to moderate carrying and light to moderate lifting is required. At times, the work may be fast paced as well as physically and mentally demanding in the performance of typical pulmonary function procedures, possible exposure to various body fluids may be involved. ["The Home Oxygen Program employee is a registered and licensed respiratory therapist. The Home Oxygen Therapist is clinically responsible for all clinical activities in the program and coordinates all aspects of the oxygen/ventilator orders. The incumbent must have knowledge of home care requirements and follow VHA Directive 1173.13 and MCP 544-121-1 here at Dorn and the Community Out-Patient clinics. Is responsible for the clinical activities of the Home Oxygen Program at Dorn VA Medical Center and Community Out-patient clinics as well as community hospitals in our catchment area. - Conducts clinical evaluations of the referred patients, according to the Home Oxygen policy to include arterial blood gas analysis and pulse oximetry and a six- minute walk test. - Reviews, analyzes records, evaluates processes, and assist in monitoring compliance of the home oxygen vendor. - Monitors the home oxygen patients and conducts re-certifications at regular intervals. - Provides clinical support for the home oxygen program. - Is responsible for reporting any safety or clinical issue to the Chief of the Home Oxygen Program. - Reviews prescriptions and Care Plans for home oxygen patients and monitors compliance. - Resolves routine technical and patient care issues without referral to a higher level. - Implements JCAHO standards to ensure readiness. - Maintains patient care records for the Program and records workload for credit Maintains and monitors cylinders provided by the current contractor Serves as a resource person for the interdisciplinary team. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. (subject to change based on agency needs). Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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