The incumbent Respiratory Therapist must have demonstrated knowledge of respiratory therapy methods, equipment, and procedures in regard to the treatment of sleep related disorders. They must have the ability to assume responsibility, plan, organize, direct, coordinate and evaluate programs involving Respiratory Care.

Duties

The primary services include, but are not limited to: a. Under the supervision of the pulmonary and sleep providers, conducts initial screening of patients referred for evaluation b. Receives, responds and results consults c. Develops and implements an individualized plan of care for each patient and assures that the patient is involved in decisions affecting the care provided d. Provides education to patients/families/care providers relating to the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. e. Provides instruction to patients/families/caregivers on use and maintenance of home respiratory equipment. f. Responds to patient calls related to home respiratory care. g. Employs several techniques when assisting patients with compliance issues. h. Personally follows certain patients as determined by the pulmonary and sleep physicians, who may require further instruction/assistance. i. Assures that a thorough and accurate home respiratory prescription is entered in Computer systems in a timely manner. j. Assures appropriate and timely follow up when concerns or issues are raised. k. Sets-up diagnostic studies, downloads and evaluates data. l. Cleans and assembles equipment. m. Orders and maintains an adequate amount of supplies. n. Acquires new knowledge and skills as necessary relevant to sleep disorders and home respiratory care. o. Assures information exchange with colleagues is open and constructive. p. Consistently participates in information exchange via E-mail, informal discussions and planned meetings. q. Shares information with the program team and provides information in writing to Sleep Services; Chief of Respiratory Care or to the Medical Director for Sleep Medicine, when indicated. r. Stays current with the hospital's mission in general and particularly where it touches Respiratory Care Services and the Sleep/PAP program. s. Provides additional services and performs other duties as needs are identified within the MVHCS, Sleep/PAP clinic and Respiratory Care Services. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, days, no weekends, no holidays Telework: Not Authorized Functional Statement #: 000000 Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized for Highly Qualified Candidates Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

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 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. Physical Standards. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements 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: Registered Respiratory Therapist, 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. Preferred Experience: SDS (Sleep Disorder Specialist) certification preferred References: VA Handbook 5005/141 Part II Appendix G11 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 in the range of GS-11. Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of the evaluation or examination.

Education

IMPORTANT: 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: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Minneapolis VA Medical Center One Veterans Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417 US
• Name: Glenda Abfalter
• Phone: 3202556480 X5201
• Email: [email protected]