Registered Respiratory Therapist

Summary Registered Respiratory Therapist must have the ability to collaboratively consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals for complex respiratory care to develop care plans to provide favorable patient outcomes. Skilled in evaluating the efficacies of therapeutic modalities and skilled in performing advanced airway and ventilation management. Responsibilities Duties include, but not limited to: Using data and patient assessment to establish appropriate plan of care and determine if outcomes are being met. Consulting with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality of patient care within area of specialty. Managing and maintain the airway and ventilation of the patient using appropriate mechanical means. Determining and implement complex respiratory care such as protocols, respiratory modalities, bronchoscopy, medications or supplemental oxygen and intubation. Monitoring critical systems. Using advanced modes of ventilation and outpatient services, such as home ventilators and COPD case management. Suggesting alternate modes of treatment where indicated based on assessment and analysis of patient response to treatment. Performing invasive procedures such as arterial line placement. Serving as a preceptor to lower graded staff. Leading projects developing new policies, procedures or protocols. Previous home care experience is preferred but not required. Work Schedule: Fulltime. Monday - Friday; 8:00am to 4:30pm. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 09900F. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 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. English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403 (f). Education (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED): Successfully completed a respiratory care program accredited by the CoARC or its successor. Credential: Must possess and maintain for the duration of employment a valid, current, unrestricted credential of RRT. Licensure: Must possess and maintain for the duration of employment a full, current and unrestricted license from a state to practice as an RRT. Grade Determinations: Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must possess at least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09), which is directly related to the position to be filled. Your experience must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (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. Preferred Experience: Previous home care experience is preferred, but not required. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level. A transcript must be submitted with your application. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Additional Information Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.