To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Basic Requirements:
- United States Citizenship: Citizen of the United States (U.S.). Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, of this part. See 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a) for more information.
- 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.
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:
GS12 Registered Respiratory Therapist (Sleep):
Experience: One year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level demonstrating the clinical competencies described at that level.
Certification: Candidates must hold a RPSGT.
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Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
a. Skill in performing polysomnographic studies to include obtaining both physiologic and diagnostic data.
b. Skill in calibrating and troubleshooting polysomnographic equipment.
c. Skill in monitoring both physiologic and diagnostic parameters.
d. Skill in scoring data both during and post diagnostic testing.
e. Skill in analyzing data both during and post diagnostic testing.
f. Skill in preparing output for physician interpretation of data obtained both during and post diagnostic testing.
g. Skill in the assessment of oxygenation, ventilation and adverse responses.
Preferred Experience: At least 1 year experience of polysomnographic Technologist. ACLS/ALS highly desirable.
References: VHA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G11, qualifications for Registered Respiratory Therapist.
The vacancy is at full performance level.
Physical Requirements: Heavy Lifting (40 pounds and over), Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds), Heavy Carrying (45 Pounds and over), Moderate carrying (15-44 Pounds): Straight pulling (2 hours), Pulling hand over hand (2 hours), Pushing (2 hours), Use of finger, Both hands required, Walking (12 hours), Standing (12 Hours), Repeated bending, Both legs required, Ability to distinguish basic color, Hearing (aid may be permitted).
Environment Factors: Dry atmospheric condition, Slippery or uneven walking area, Working alone, Exposure to bodily fluids