About the Position: This position is for Department of Medicine Inhale/Respiratory Therapy Inpatient located at Reynolds Army Health Clinic, Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Duties

Assess patient cardiopulmonary status based on physical exam, pulmonary function results, and laboratory data. Draw arterial blood sample from patients through arterial blood punctures, arterial line. Analyze blood samples and recommends treatment to physicians based on results. Study and interpret blood gas and pulmonary function results on test technical accuracy and logic. Perform scheduled calibration, troubleshoots equipment following procedures, and follows a quality control system. Organize and carry out asthma education for asthmatics including asthma teaching, inhaler/nebulizer instruction, and review of written asthma instructions with the family and patient. Record therapy/procedures and results administered to patients.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination.
• This position has been designated as a Drug Testing Designated Position and is subject to a pre-employment screening and random testing thereafter.
• May be subject to rotating shifts and being on call.
• May be required to rotate shifts (days, evenings and nights).
• This position may include shift work (evenings, weekends, holidays).
• A Respiratory Therapist License is preferred, but not required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience Which includes: Draws arterial, venous, and mixed venous blood sample from patients through arterial blood punctures. Studies and interprets pulmonary function results on test technical accuracy and logic. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Respiratory Therapy and/or Respiratory Care. You MUST provide a copy of your transcripts. OR A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages. You MUST provide a copy of your transcripts.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83CZ DHA STAND-ALONE MKT-REYNOLDS AHC DO NOT USE Fort Sill, OK 73503 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk