Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist

Qualifications 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 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: Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist, GS-12 (a) Experience, Licensure and Credential Candidates must: i Have one year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level demonstrating the clinical competencies described at that level RRTs at this grade level in this assignment have experience demonstrating advanced practice skills and clinical judgment across many areas of respiratory care both inpatient and outpatient ii Hold an active license and RRT credential (b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities In addition to the requirements above, candidates must demonstrate all the following KSAs: Ability to assign personnel and tasks to be accomplished in a manner that assures completion of the workload Ability to oversee and direct clinical guidance in a manner that assures completion of the workload Ability to communicate with individuals of varying backgrounds to solve problems and provide conflict resolution Ability to recommend uncommon or atypical interventions Ability to recommend ways to improve patient care and operations through independent research and evaluation of new equipment and therapies Assignments This assignment may be established as day/evening/night and/or inpatient/outpatient They ensure work is distributed among employees in accordance with established workflow or job specialization Lead RRTs assure timely accomplishment of the assigned workload, assess the status, quality and progress of work and make day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities They provide clinical practice guidance for other respiratory staff and assist with technical work problems not covered by precedents or established policies for non-routine or complex procedures They assist RRTs in determining treatment options for complex patients They study the quality and quantity of work and operating effectiveness and take or recommend needed actions They represent the department at interdisciplinary meetings Preferred Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in inpatient critical care, be knowledgeable in typical lead responsibilities, including educating staff, staffing procedures and clinical representation Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements. ]]]]>